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Y981 JFG

2001 Lexus GS300

Black Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

114,113 mi
Last recorded114,113 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2023
Typical for 2001 Lexus GS30094,621 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY981 JFG
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2023 114,113 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2022 110,672 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin really low, hard to see. please replace ASAP. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 Jan 2022 110,672 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin really low, hard to see. please replace ASAP. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Feb 2021 104,307 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front & Rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Jan 2020 101,999 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2019 95,087 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

rear exhaust box pipe corroded

Pass 22 Feb 2018 91,602 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 85,982 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 78,425 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2015 73,455 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2014 67,380 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Feb 2013 62,942 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 25 Feb 2013 62,942 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 59,963 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 Feb 2011 54,569 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 46,446 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 14 Feb 2009 39,328 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2009 39,318 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Fail 11 Mar 2008 33,070 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Mar 2008 33,070 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2008 33,040 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Mar 2007 28,674 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 22,944 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2006 22,456 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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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Y981 JFG is a 2001 Lexus GS300 in Black with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y981 JFG, 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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Y981 JFG is a 2001 Lexus GS300, first registered on 21 May 2001.

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