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YNF 150A

2001 Lexus GS300

Silver Gas bi-fuel 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

238,854 mi
Last recorded238,854 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2017
Typical for 2001 Lexus GS30094,621 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYNF 150A
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeGas bi-fuel
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2017 238,854 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2016 238,285 miles

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

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

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/S and O/S (3.5.1g)

Front Inner Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both N/S and O/S (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/S and O/S (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Dec 2015 231,529 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint RACK END (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Dec 2015 231,528 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint RACK END (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2014 216,223 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust system rusty

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 May 2013 187,309 miles

fuel tank dented

Fail 3 May 2013 187,309 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

fuel tank dented

Pass 15 Mar 2012 143,041 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 132,292 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 122,599 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 109,773 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 101,062 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 92,510 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 86,473 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 78,536 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 67,072 miles

both front tyres wearing on outer edges.

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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YNF 150A is a 2001 Lexus GS300 in Silver with a 2,997cc gas bi-fuel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 YNF 150A, 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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YNF 150A is a 2001 Lexus GS300, first registered on 12 April 2001.

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