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S50 URE

2000 Lexus GS300

Green Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

180,424 mi
Last recorded180,424 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2018
Typical for 2000 Lexus GS300102,702 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS50 URE
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2018 180,424 miles

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

both headlamp lense deteriorating

Pass 29 Apr 2017 169,889 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre worn badly on outer edge

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 162,489 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front brake binding slightly

Fail 28 Apr 2016 162,456 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front brake binding slightly

Pass 24 Oct 2014 153,198 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Oil leak

both headlaps pattern weak

n/s rear tyre outer wall damaged

o/s centre exhaust mounting broken

Pass 22 Aug 2013 149,495 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

o/s rear tyre wearing low in centre

Pass 3 Jul 2012 148,120 miles

o/s rear tyre low on tread

oil leak

rear exhaust rubber mounting broken

slight brake judder n/s front

Pass 4 Mar 2011 143,030 miles

front anti roll bar links worn

Fail 1 Mar 2011 143,024 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

front anti roll bar links worn

Pass 25 Feb 2010 128,457 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2009 110,872 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside front and offside rear tyres on the legal limit

Pass 6 Mar 2008 96,889 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 22 May 2006 77,441 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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S50 URE is a 2000 Lexus GS300 in Green with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 S50 URE, 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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S50 URE is a 2000 Lexus GS300, first registered on 16 March 2000.

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