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P4 BRK

2000 Lexus GS300

Red Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

146,956 mi
Last recorded146,956 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2025
Typical for 2000 Lexus GS300102,702 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP4 BRK
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc
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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2025 146,956 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both front springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front front suspension components corroded

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2024 146,337 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both front springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front front suspension components corroded

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear rear subframe corroded

Pass 23 Feb 2023 145,533 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

rear silencer rubbers broken or perished

Pass 18 Feb 2022 143,993 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Slight leak at centre joint (6.1.2 (a))

General underbody corrosion

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rocker cover area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Sump/Gearbox area. Strong advise (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Undertray/s fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle

Pass 26 Feb 2021 142,273 miles

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

general ender body corrosion

Pass 24 Feb 2020 140,355 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

general under body corrosion

under trays fitted

Fail 24 Feb 2020 140,355 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

general under body corrosion

under trays fitted

Pass 8 Feb 2019 138,018 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Rear shocks corroded both sides

Pass 14 Feb 2018 135,597 miles

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Oil leak drive shaft seal ()

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under trays limit inspection

coil spring corroded front and rear both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 13 Feb 2017 133,199 miles

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (2.4.G.1)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Front brake pads 55/605 worn

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Various under trays limit inspection

coil spring corroded front and rear both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 18 Feb 2016 130,742 miles

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (2.4.G.1)

Front and rear suspension components corroded

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

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (2.4.G.1)

under body surface corrosion

Pass 24 Feb 2015 128,523 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 124,785 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 120,811 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 116,977 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 111,034 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 103,158 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 95,119 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 87,118 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 77,610 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 68,631 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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P4 BRK is a 2000 Lexus GS300 in Red with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

Across all 2000 Lexus GS300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.2% with a typical mileage of 102,702 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 P4 BRK, 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 26 years old, this Lexus GS300 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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P4 BRK is a 2000 Lexus GS300, first registered on 17 November 2000.

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