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V245 FPN

2000 Lexus GS300

Blue Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

130,361 mi
Last recorded130,361 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2012
Typical for 2000 Lexus GS300102,702 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV245 FPN
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2012 130,361 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 123,796 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2011 123,792 miles

Inner Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front Access panel cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

needs wheel alinement

Pass 14 Apr 2010 115,237 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 Apr 2009 107,447 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Apr 2008 100,820 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 100,810 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 86,517 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2007 86,517 miles

Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Feathering to both front tyres

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Apr 2006 75,537 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2006 72,537 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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V245 FPN is a 2000 Lexus GS300 in Blue with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 V245 FPN, 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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What year was V245 FPN registered?

V245 FPN is a 2000 Lexus GS300, first registered on 26 January 2000.

Is V245 FPN safe to buy?

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