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W221 MDK

2000 Lexus GS300

Red Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2018
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

221,196 mi
Last recorded221,196 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2017
Typical for 2000 Lexus GS300102,702 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW221 MDK
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2017 221,196 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2016 211,822 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2016 211,818 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 204,442 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 105,268 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2014 105,268 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Pass 24 Aug 2013 186,814 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 186,816 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 177,884 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2011 169,649 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2011 169,649 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 16 Aug 2011 169,595 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

has body damage

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge and minor damage on outer sidewall

Fail 25 Aug 2010 159,558 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 25 Aug 2010 159,558 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 24 Aug 2009 155,658 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2009 155,566 miles

Rear 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) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Aug 2008 141,867 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 127,713 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2007 123,559 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2007 123,559 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2007 102,991 miles

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE HAS CUTS IN OUTER WALL

Pass 7 Apr 2006 85,924 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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W221 MDK is a 2000 Lexus GS300 in Red with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 W221 MDK, 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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W221 MDK is a 2000 Lexus GS300, first registered on 28 April 2000.

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