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M55 DCH

1999 Lexus GS300

Red Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

156,941 mi
Last recorded156,941 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 1999 Lexus GS300107,531 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM55 DCH
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 156,941 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2025 156,924 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced under arch area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced under arch area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

front crossmember

Pass 19 Nov 2024 153,573 miles

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Nov 2023 148,989 miles

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both rear under inner sills corroded and weak

Pass 21 Nov 2022 145,301 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear handbrake effort down

Pass 22 Nov 2021 142,441 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear handbrake effort down

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 139,078 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear handbrake effort low

rear propshaft rubber worn

Pass 21 Nov 2019 135,936 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear handbrake low effort

Pass 22 Nov 2018 131,672 miles

Offside Rear hand brake effort low

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2017 126,650 miles

Central Rear Propshaft universal joint worn rubber doughnut splits ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Nov 2016 120,983 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2015 114,850 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2015 114,850 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Nov 2014 109,198 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2013 104,034 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Nov 2013 104,034 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 20 Dec 2012 98,811 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 89,656 miles

Oil leak

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Apr 2011 84,196 miles

front tyres worn on inner edges.

Fail 5 Apr 2011 84,196 miles

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

front tyres worn on inner edges.

Pass 8 Feb 2010 72,224 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Dec 2008 70,039 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 60,203 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 50,554 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 30 Dec 2005 49,103 miles

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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M55 DCH is a 1999 Lexus GS300 in Red with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

Across all 1999 Lexus GS300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.2% with a typical mileage of 107,531 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 M55 DCH, 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 27 years old, this Lexus GS300 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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M55 DCH is a 1999 Lexus GS300, first registered on 7 January 1999.

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