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V59 OAN

2000 Lexus GS300

Red Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

132,980 mi
Last recorded132,980 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2019
Typical for 2000 Lexus GS300102,702 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV59 OAN
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2019 132,980 miles

Front Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases very corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Rear both fog light lenses going white

Pass 17 Aug 2018 131,423 miles

Front Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer tyre appears to have been driven flat

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust joints very corroded

Rear fog light going white

Pass 21 Aug 2017 129,921 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Oil leak ()

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

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

front exhaust heat shields loose/rattle

Fail 21 Aug 2017 129,921 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Oil leak ()

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

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

front exhaust heat shields loose/rattle

Pass 23 Aug 2016 125,641 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2016 125,638 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2015 117,766 miles

Front very slight brake bind

Nearside Front tie rod

Rear exhaust flange very corroded

Fail 24 Aug 2015 117,766 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Front very slight brake bind

Nearside Front tie rod

Rear exhaust flange very corroded

Pass 18 Aug 2014 112,113 miles

Offside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

heatshield lose on front exhaust

nail in n/s/r tyre and been run flat

rear exhaust flanges corroded where they join on centre

slight bind on front wheels

slight play in n/s tie bar

Fail 18 Aug 2014 112,109 miles

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

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

Offside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

heatshield lose on front exhaust

nail in n/s/r tyre and been run flat

rear exhaust flanges corroded where they join on centre

slight bind on front wheels

slight play in n/s tie bar

Pass 23 Aug 2013 107,154 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 102,745 miles

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

Offside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

exhaust heat shield insecure and rattles

rear exhaust boxes corroding where it meets middle

Pass 25 Aug 2011 93,429 miles

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

n/s/r disc outer scored

Fail 24 Aug 2011 93,429 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

n/s/r disc outer scored

Pass 19 Aug 2010 86,658 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2010 86,658 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2009 78,438 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2008 714,228 miles

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

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

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

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

rear bumper damadged

Pass 28 Feb 2007 64,506 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2007 64,506 miles

Offside Rear Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.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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V59 OAN is a 2000 Lexus GS300 in Red with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 V59 OAN, 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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V59 OAN is a 2000 Lexus GS300, first registered on 6 January 2000.

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