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V558 FJF

2000 Lexus GS300

Silver Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

192,152 mi
Last recorded192,152 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2021
Typical for 2000 Lexus GS300102,702 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV558 FJF
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2021 192,152 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 11 Oct 2021 197,151 miles

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

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective x2 (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Oct 2020 190,685 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 188,617 miles

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

Fail 15 Apr 2019 188,617 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Power steering component leaking Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 184,336 miles

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)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 180,040 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit x2 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 175,266 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 170,181 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2015 170,181 miles

Nearside Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Pass 9 Apr 2014 164,830 miles

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

exhaust corroded slightly

Pass 22 Mar 2013 153,820 miles

near and off side steeririg rack inner joints slight wear

Pass 23 Mar 2012 143,615 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 139,614 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2011 139,604 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2010 132,101 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 124,071 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 114,000 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 102,981 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2005 93,997 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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V558 FJF is a 2000 Lexus GS300 in Silver with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 V558 FJF, 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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V558 FJF is a 2000 Lexus GS300, first registered on 20 January 2000.

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