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Y971 OAX

2001 Lexus GS300

Red Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2019
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

158,567 mi
Last recorded158,567 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2018
Typical for 2001 Lexus GS30094,621 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY971 OAX
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2018 158,567 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2018 158,536 miles

Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Dec 2017 155,812 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement OS+NS (2.4.G.2)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Suspect slight play in top mounts OS +NS

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Dec 2016 149,547 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Dec 2015 145,149 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both rear exhaust joints corroding.

Fail 21 Dec 2015 145,143 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both rear exhaust joints corroding.

Fail 16 Oct 2014 133,172 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Oct 2014 133,172 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 May 2013 116,925 miles
Fail 22 May 2013 116,925 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 May 2012 107,139 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

eml on

Pass 12 May 2011 100,163 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 92,079 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 80,795 miles
Fail 18 May 2009 80,795 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 May 2008 71,414 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 May 2007 66,557 miles
Fail 15 May 2007 66,492 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

all tyres wearing low

Pass 16 May 2006 60,742 miles
Pass 19 May 2005 54,957 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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Y971 OAX is a 2001 Lexus GS300 in Red with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 Y971 OAX, 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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Y971 OAX is a 2001 Lexus GS300, first registered on 6 March 2001.

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