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2001 Lexus GS300 SE Auto

Green Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

150,926 mi
Last recorded150,926 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2020
Typical for 2001 Lexus GS300 SE Auto81,305 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP51 HTC
MakeLexus
ModelGS300 SE Auto
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc
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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2020 150,926 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2019 144,689 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2018 140,063 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 7 Sep 2018 140,047 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2017 134,292 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 6 Sep 2017 134,266 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front and rear (7.1.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2016 128,811 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2016 128,733 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2015 124,828 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 119,742 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Aug 2013 114,532 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Sep 2012 108,740 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2012 108,740 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 11 Aug 2011 104,015 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 98,687 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 93,120 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 82,538 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2006 65,752 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2005 59,597 miles

How Reliable is the Lexus GS300 SE Auto?

Based on 2,088 MOT tests across 331 vehicles.

76.2%
Pass Rate
6,520
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
331
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 121
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 47
position lamp(s) not working 36
Stop lamp not working 29
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 29
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YP51 HTC is a 2001 Lexus GS300 SE Auto in Green with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 2001 Lexus GS300 SE Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.7% with a typical mileage of 81,305 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 SE Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 121 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YP51 HTC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus GS300 SE Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 25 years old, this Lexus GS300 SE Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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YP51 HTC is a 2001 Lexus GS300 SE Auto, first registered on 19 October 2001.

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