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Lexus GS300 - 2001

311.3 faults per 100 tests
Year average for all cars of 2001 is 372.8 faults per 100 tests
Dataset: MOT tests in Great Britain (period: 2024-01-01 to 2025-09-10) for Lexus GS300, model year 2001. Sample size: 129 cars, 247 tests and 769 recorded faults.
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Less faults compared to the average car of same model year

Quick summary

Total: 129 cars

The 2001 Lexus GS300 has an overall defect rate of 311 per 100 vehicles, which is 16% lower than the average for cars of the same year, indicating a relatively strong performance. Notably, it shows fewer issues with brakes, steering, and body/structure compared to the average, with defects in these categories being significantly lower by 36%, 34%, and 49% respectively. In terms of mileage trends, the defect rate is highest in vehicles with 0-31,000 miles, declining steadily as mileage increases, although the model still performs better than the yearly average across higher mileage ranges. Overall, the GS300 stands out positively in critical safety-related areas.

Cars by mileage segment

Total: 129 cars

More model years for Lexus GS300

1998 1999 2001 2002 2003 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009

Other models from Lexus

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Categories

Brakes
▲ 36.0% better
106.9 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 167.0 / 100 tests
  • Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
  • Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
Steering
▲ 35.2% better
16.2 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 25.0 / 100 tests
Visibility
▲ 1.0% better
29.1 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 29.4 / 100 tests
Lights & Electrics
▲ 1.7% better
86.6 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 88.1 / 100 tests
  • Product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity or changes emitted colour to other than white or yellow
Wheels & Suspension
▲ 3.9% better
281.0 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 292.4 / 100 tests
  • A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
  • Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
  • A suspension component: excessively damaged or corroded
  • A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
  • A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
Body/Structure
▲ 50.5% better
35.6 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 71.9 / 100 tests
  • Exhaust system has a major leak or is insecure
Equipment
▲ 4.3% better
15.4 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 16.1 / 100 tests
Other
▲ 6.8% better
51.8 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 55.6 / 100 tests
  • Fluid: leaking excessively and likely to harm the environment or to pose a safety risk to other road users

Fault rate by mileage segment

Model    Year average
0 560 0–31,000 mi 31,000–62,000 62,000–93,000 93,000–124,000 124,000+
* Metric: faults per 100 tests.

Most common faults (Top 10)

A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 84
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 61
Fluid: leaking excessively and likely to harm the environment or to pose a safety risk to other road users
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 54
A suspension component: excessively damaged or corroded
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 52
Product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity or changes emitted colour to other than white or yellow
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 31
Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 30
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 30
Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 26
Exhaust system has a major leak or is insecure
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 25
A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
FAIL
Occurrences: 23

Serious faults (Top 10)

A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
FAIL
Occurrences: 23
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
FAIL
Occurrences: 11
Wiper blade: missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen
FAIL
Occurrences: 10
Product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity or changes emitted colour to other than white or yellow
FAIL
Occurrences: 6
The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm … is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired
FAIL
Occurrences: 5
A suspension joint dust cover: missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc.
FAIL
Occurrences: 5
Lamp: missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than a half not functioning
FAIL
Occurrences: 5
Exhaust system has a major leak or is insecure
FAIL
Occurrences: 5
A spring: or spring component fractured or seriously weakened
FAIL
Occurrences: 4
Warning device shows system malfunction
FAIL
Occurrences: 4