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YX51 OVU

2001 Lexus GS300

Blue Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

189,074 mi
Last recorded189,074 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2011
Typical for 2001 Lexus GS30094,621 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX51 OVU
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2011 189,074 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2011 189,074 miles

Front front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2010 178,927 miles

some steering play

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

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

Fail 13 Oct 2010 178,927 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

some steering play

Pass 23 Oct 2009 162,846 miles

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

Fail 23 Oct 2009 162,846 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2008 146,212 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 106,520 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2006 103,497 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2006 103,497 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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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YX51 OVU is a 2001 Lexus GS300 in Blue with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YX51 OVU, 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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YX51 OVU is a 2001 Lexus GS300, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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