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SW51GPU
2001 LEXUS GS300
Colour: Bronze
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 2997cc
General Information
- Registration SW51GPU
- Manufacturer LEXUS
- Model GS300
- Year 2001
- Colour Bronze
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 2997cc
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- Expired 12 Jun 2026
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MOT History 17 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
17
Total Tests
11
Passes
6
Failures
64.71%
Pass Rate
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74 Total Defects Recorded
10 Feb 2017
Fail
Mileage: 164,334 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
- Offside front brake binding check advisory (3.7.B.1)
- Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- both rear silencers corroded and have repairs to them
- front no. plate damaged
- unable to check o/s/f wheel bearing for brake sticking, will check on retest
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- cover sills fitted
28 Aug 2015
Pass
Mileage: 161,999 MI
Expiry date: 27 Aug 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- ECU light on
- n/s/f tyre worn outside edge
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- o/s/f tyre worn outside edge
30 Jul 2014
Pass
Mileage: 159,176 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jul 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
- Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
28 Mar 2014
Fail
Mileage: 159,144 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Emissions not tested (7.0)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
22 Mar 2013
Pass
Mileage: 153,369 MI
Expiry date: 9 Apr 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
- Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
29 Mar 2012
Pass
Mileage: 149,078 MI
Expiry date: 9 Apr 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- 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)
28 Mar 2012
Fail
Mileage: 149,078 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
1 Apr 2011
Pass
Mileage: 142,164 MI
Expiry date: 9 Apr 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
26 Mar 2010
Pass
Mileage: 125,610 MI
Expiry date: 9 Apr 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
10 Apr 2009
Pass
Mileage: 106,781 MI
Expiry date: 9 Apr 2010 12 Jun 20263 Apr 2009
Fail
Mileage: 106,309 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
- Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
- Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
10 Apr 2008
Pass
Mileage: 86,222 MI
Expiry date: 9 Apr 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- 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)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
7 Apr 2008
Fail
Mileage: 86,218 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
23 Oct 2007
Pass
Mileage: 74,209 MI
Expiry date: 26 Oct 2008Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
23 Oct 2007
Fail
Mileage: 74,209 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
27 Oct 2006
Pass
Mileage: 53,369 MI
Expiry date: 26 Oct 2007 12 Jun 202611 Oct 2005
Pass
Mileage: 45,453 MI
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SW51GPU was registered on 2001-12-17
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