2001 · 23 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2001 Lexus GS300 MOT pass rate and common faults

113 MOT tests in 2024. 72.6% passed first time, compared with 59.4% for all cars the same age.

122Well above average
Passed first time72.6%
Failed or needed repairs27.4%
Typical mileage at test111,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 113 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively4.4%
  2. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn4.4%
  3. Other suspension component - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn2.7%
  4. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases2.7%
  5. Headlamp aim: too low1.8%
  6. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak1.8%
  7. Anti-lock braking system: warning lamp indicates an ABS fault1.8%
  8. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded1.8%
  9. Headlamp: has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced1.8%
  10. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.8%
    2 marked dangerous

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Suspension18.6%
  2. Lights & electrics15.9%
  3. Brakes10.6%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)5.3%
  5. Body & chassis3.5%
  6. Tyres3.5%
  7. Emissions & leaks2.7%
  8. Number plates & VIN1.8%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm17.7%
  2. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine16.8%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick9.7%
  4. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases9.7%
  5. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn8.8%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2001 Lexus GS300?

In 2024, 72.6% of 2001 Lexus GS300 cars passed their MOT first time, across 113 tests. The average for all 23-year-old cars was 59.4%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2001 Lexus GS300?

The most common failure reasons were wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively; suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn; other suspension component - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn. The biggest problem area was suspension.

Is the 2001 Lexus GS300 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 122, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).