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W172 MFT

2000 Lexus GS300

Red Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

134,345 mi
Last recorded134,345 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2000 Lexus GS300102,702 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW172 MFT
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 134,345 miles

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

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

UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE CORRODED

Pass 12 Dec 2024 129,281 miles

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

underside corrored

Fail 4 Dec 2024 129,280 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

underside corrored

Pass 24 Nov 2023 121,908 miles

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

underside of vehicle corrored

Pass 15 Dec 2022 114,862 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill and floor damaged (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Dec 2022 114,686 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill and floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill and floor damaged (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2021 108,604 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2020 104,618 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2019 99,946 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

various suspension components corroded

Pass 30 May 2018 95,930 miles

general corrosion at various suspension components

Pass 30 May 2017 94,465 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

offside front brake binding slightly

suspension corroded

Pass 15 Jun 2016 91,908 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Fail 24 May 2016 91,532 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 89,387 miles
Fail 29 May 2015 89,335 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 27 May 2014 87,407 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

flange/joint between centre and n/s/r silencer deteriorated (not leaking)

flange/joint between centre and o/s/r silencer deteriorated (not leaking)

Pass 29 May 2013 85,321 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

corrosion on exhaust joints

Pass 22 May 2012 83,415 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Pass 26 May 2011 81,588 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

exhaust pipe and joints slightly deteriated/corrosion.

Pass 28 May 2010 80,132 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 77,436 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 30 May 2008 74,023 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 70,286 miles
Fail 22 May 2007 70,286 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 26 May 2006 66,641 miles
Pass 26 May 2005 62,880 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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W172 MFT is a 2000 Lexus GS300 in Red with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 W172 MFT, 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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W172 MFT is a 2000 Lexus GS300, first registered on 9 June 2000.

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