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W215 YTP

2000 Lexus GS300

Black Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

113,896 mi
Last recorded113,896 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2017
Typical for 2000 Lexus GS300102,702 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW215 YTP
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2017 113,896 miles

Front both tyres worn on inner edge

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

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

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)

Pass 23 May 2016 110,929 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear (2.4.A.3)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

coil spring corroded All (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 23 May 2016 110,929 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear boxes (7.1.2)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear (2.4.A.3)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

coil spring corroded All (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 24 Mar 2016 110,926 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both front inner pads (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

EMISSIONS NOT CHECKED DUE TO LEAKS

both front brake discs slight corrosion inner surfaces

both front headlight lenses faded

both rear exhaust flange joints excessively corroded slight leaks from both

rear number plate deteriorating

undertray fitted some items not seen

Pass 30 Mar 2015 107,069 miles

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

front and rear brake discs corroding inner surfaces

front brake pads getting low

rear number plate deteriorating

Fail 28 Mar 2015 107,069 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

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

front and rear brake discs corroding inner surfaces

front brake pads getting low

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 10 Mar 2014 102,914 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2014 102,913 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2013 101,065 miles

Both rear silencers are corrosive but no leaks at present.

Pass 27 Mar 2012 95,985 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

both front tyres worn on inside edge close to limit

Pass 1 Apr 2011 88,712 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Mar 2011 88,670 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2010 81,613 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2009 71,147 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 5 Apr 2008 60,154 miles

both front tyres wearing on inside edge

Fail 2 Apr 2008 59,982 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres wearing on inside edge

Pass 4 Apr 2007 47,830 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 35,288 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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W215 YTP is a 2000 Lexus GS300 in Black with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 W215 YTP, 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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W215 YTP is a 2000 Lexus GS300, first registered on 31 March 2000.

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