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V609 LNG

2000 Lexus GS300

Bronze Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2025
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

66,935 mi
Last recorded66,935 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2024
Typical for 2000 Lexus GS300102,702 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV609 LNG
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2000
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2024 66,935 miles

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/45 17 3mm and worn on outer recommend change (5.2.3 (e))

central and both rear exhaust clamps deteriorating

Pass 13 Jun 2023 64,575 miles

Corrosion appearing under vehicle

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (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))

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

Fail 9 Jun 2023 64,563 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Corrosion appearing under vehicle

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (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))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2022 58,579 miles

Central Front Lower Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone mount (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D rubber (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive from diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust system deteriorating and clamps corroded

side skirts fitted making inspection difficult

Pass 5 Jul 2021 53,399 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing and on inner and outer wall of tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust flanges deteriorating

Pass 28 Sep 2020 49,853 miles

Full Under Trays & Sill Covers Fitted limiting inspection

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

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

Fail 28 Sep 2020 49,853 miles

Full Under Trays & Sill Covers Fitted limiting inspection

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2020 49,488 miles

underside rusty

Fail 23 Jul 2020 49,488 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

underside rusty

Pass 30 Jul 2019 47,657 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

unable to see rear brake pads

Pass 6 Jul 2018 45,795 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

unable to see rear brake pads

Pass 15 Dec 2015 42,891 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2014 37,224 miles

rear brake pads look low

Pass 4 Jan 2014 32,092 miles

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

Fail 23 Dec 2013 32,076 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Both rear tyres perished

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

Has puncture to nearside rear tyre

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)

offside front wiper smeary

Pass 18 Dec 2012 29,064 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 28,795 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 27,697 miles

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

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

o/s and n/s front tyres on inner edges

Pass 8 Dec 2009 25,953 miles

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

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

brake fluid level a bit low

Pass 15 Dec 2008 24,333 miles

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

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

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 22 Dec 2007 23,390 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2006 21,595 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2005 19,498 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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V609 LNG is a 2000 Lexus GS300 in Bronze with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 V609 LNG, 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 V609 LNG registered?

V609 LNG is a 2000 Lexus GS300, first registered on 5 January 2000.

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The MOT history for V609 LNG shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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