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V601 LYS

2000 Lexus GS300

Black Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2023
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

159,854 mi
Last recorded159,854 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2023
Typical for 2000 Lexus GS300102,702 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV601 LYS
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Fail 12 Apr 2023 159,854 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer and inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner and outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225x45x17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Mar 2022 150,047 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2022 149,819 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2021 136,878 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2021 136,878 miles

Nearside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Rear Sound deadening material insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Hydraulic leak, but not excessive @axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Feb 2021 136,447 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding 77% (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 121,940 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2019 121,760 miles

Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure X 2 (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sound deadening material insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225x65x17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jul 2018 108,178 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2018 108,178 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2017 105,981 miles

Body has slight corrosion underneath (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 13 May 2016 105,966 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Lower coil spring corroded spring seat (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear cracking on wall

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Lower coil spring corroded spring seat (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both ns+os suspension arms corroded (2.4.G.1)

fuel tank corroded

Pass 28 Nov 2008 104,099 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2008 104,099 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Jul 2007 99,794 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 96,448 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2006 96,448 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Offside Rear 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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V601 LYS is a 2000 Lexus GS300 in Black with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 V601 LYS, 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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V601 LYS is a 2000 Lexus GS300, first registered on 1 January 2000.

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