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YV51 BHA

2001 Lexus GS300

Silver Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2018
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

117,359 mi
Last recorded117,359 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2017
Typical for 2001 Lexus GS30094,621 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYV51 BHA
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2017 117,359 miles

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

Oil leak gearbox slight leak ()

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

Pass 29 Mar 2016 105,343 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

oil leak

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 29 Mar 2016 105,343 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

oil leak

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 27 Mar 2015 96,873 miles

exhaust rusty

headlight lenses fading

rear discs rusty on inner faces

rear suspension rusty

Pass 12 Mar 2014 91,091 miles

slight play in n/s/r lower arm bush

Pass 13 Mar 2013 85,144 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 76,915 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 72,795 miles

Offside Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2010 120,686 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 59,232 miles

both rear tyres punctured

Pass 17 Mar 2008 53,075 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 52,816 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 38,440 miles

foot operated parking brake has long travel and little reserve travel

Pass 6 Jun 2006 30,561 miles

all four tyres have cracks in side walls and between outer treads and in parts are BORDER LINE

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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YV51 BHA is a 2001 Lexus GS300 in Silver with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 YV51 BHA, 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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What year was YV51 BHA registered?

YV51 BHA is a 2001 Lexus GS300, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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