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Y908 ORX

2001 Lexus GS300

Bronze Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

164,021 mi
Last recorded164,021 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2025
Typical for 2001 Lexus GS30094,621 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY908 ORX
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2001
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2025 164,021 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jun 2024 163,696 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2023 161,159 miles
Pass 31 May 2022 159,184 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2021 157,010 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2019 157,120 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn on the inner edges and partially miss shaped (5.2.3 (e))

corrosion on the underside,including some components,but not yet excessive

park brake has little reserve travel

Pass 21 Nov 2018 156,033 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All 4 slightly corroded at flexi (1.1.11 (c))

EML light on

Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Nov 2018 156,032 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm showing cord on inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All 4 slightly corroded at flexi (1.1.11 (c))

EML light on

Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Nov 2017 155,119 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edge

Both rear brake disc corroded on inner surface

Fail 25 Nov 2017 155,093 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor to sill (6.1.B.2)

Both front tyres worn on inner edge

Both rear brake disc corroded on inner surface

Pass 7 Dec 2016 153,242 miles

Nearside Front tyre is wearing on inner edge

Nearside Rear brake disc corroded on inner edge

Offside Front tyre is wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear brake disc corroded on inner edge

Offside Rear inner sill corroded

Pass 7 Dec 2015 150,071 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 3 Dec 2015 150,032 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Nov 2014 147,003 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2013 142,885 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2012 135,385 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2011 129,010 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2011 129,010 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust heavily corroded.

Noise from N/S/R Brake.

O/S/R Brake disc corroded.

Pass 7 Dec 2010 120,260 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 111,761 miles

both front lower suspension arm bushes perished/cracked.

o/s/r tyre has 3mm of tread remaining

rear brake readings not constant on rbt. (slight brake pulsing)

rear exhaust section flanges corroded/thin

Pass 30 Dec 2008 104,348 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges.

Exhaust front heat shield insecure.

N/s/r tyre low on pressure when checked.

Pass 13 Dec 2007 89,627 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Dec 2006 76,135 miles

How Reliable is the Lexus GS300?

Based on 172,303 MOT tests across 13,418 vehicles.

76.9%
Pass Rate
5,299
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
13,418
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8,060
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 3,631
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 2,795
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 2,777
position lamp(s) not working 2,752
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Y908 ORX is a 2001 Lexus GS300 in Bronze with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

Across all 2001 Lexus GS300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.8% with a typical mileage of 94,621 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Lexus GS300 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 8,060 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y908 ORX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus GS300 typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 25 years old, this Lexus GS300 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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Y908 ORX is a 2001 Lexus GS300, first registered on 14 May 2001.

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