MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
148,701 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
brake fluid level low
rear exhaust system rusty
unable to check outersills fully due to side pannels
same advisories as test number:302294589174
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
unable to check outer sills fully due to covers fitted
slight play in n/s and o/s rear, lower link arm bushes
tail end exhaust pipes deteriorated
unable to check metal brake pipes fully due to protective coating
unable to check underside of vehicle fully due to lower panels fitted from front to rear
uneven wear showing on inner sides of front brake discs
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
unable to check outersills fully due to sidepanels fitted
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
unable to check outer sills fully due to covers fitted
How Reliable is the Lexus GS300?
Based on 172,303 MOT tests across 13,418 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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T285 MEF is a 1999 Lexus GS300 in Blue with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 T285 MEF, 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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What year was T285 MEF registered?
T285 MEF is a 1999 Lexus GS300, first registered on 31 December 1999.
Is T285 MEF safe to buy?
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