CarVerify

Free Car Check

M478 XJK

1995 Lexus GS300

Blue Petrol 2954cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2023
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

113,144 mi
Last recorded113,144 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2022
Typical for 1995 Lexus GS300125,534 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Lexus
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationM478 XJK
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,954cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2022 113,144 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both Rear (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All four (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Unable to full inspect rear lower coil springs under MOT conditions.

Fail 18 Jun 2022 113,144 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both Rear (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All four (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions BOTH (5.2.3 (i))

Unable to full inspect rear lower coil springs under MOT conditions.

Pass 29 Mar 2017 113,098 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 113,090 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 112,874 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 112,301 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2014 112,301 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2013 110,629 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 109,594 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2011 108,790 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2011 108,717 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2010 108,171 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 104,344 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 102,506 miles

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

brake fluid level light on level ok

Pass 19 Mar 2007 99,227 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 93,130 miles

O/S/front lower ball joint has slight play (up & down).

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
Full Lexus GS300 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

M478 XJK is a 1995 Lexus GS300 in Blue with a 2,954cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 1995 Lexus GS300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.8% with a typical mileage of 125,534 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 M478 XJK, 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 31 years old, this Lexus GS300 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of M478 XJK?

You can check the full history of M478 XJK by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was M478 XJK registered?

M478 XJK is a 1995 Lexus GS300, first registered on 1 April 1995.

Is M478 XJK safe to buy?

The MOT history for M478 XJK shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does M478 XJK have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on M478 XJK. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.