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YD51 RKY

2001 Lexus GS300

Silver Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

103,913 mi
Last recorded103,913 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2022
Typical for 2001 Lexus GS30094,621 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD51 RKY
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2022 103,913 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2021 98,852 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2020 97,292 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 95,286 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 93,207 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 92,116 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 90,041 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 88,409 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2015 88,409 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

rear discs

Pass 23 May 2014 85,561 miles

Offside rear seatbelt not tested due to childseat being fitted

Pass 23 May 2013 82,354 miles

Offside rear seatbelt not tested due to child seat being fitted

Pass 29 May 2012 79,262 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 76,017 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 73,572 miles
Fail 18 May 2010 73,570 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2009 68,574 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2009 68,573 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Pass 23 May 2008 62,902 miles
Fail 20 May 2008 62,835 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside 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)

Pass 22 May 2007 56,784 miles
Fail 18 May 2007 56,691 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 May 2006 50,954 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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YD51 RKY is a 2001 Lexus GS300 in Silver with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 YD51 RKY, 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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YD51 RKY is a 2001 Lexus GS300, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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