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W233 OAH

2000 Lexus GS300

Blue Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2021
Tests26 (14 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

133,617 mi
Last recorded133,617 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2019
Typical for 2000 Lexus GS300102,702 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW233 OAH
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 12 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2019 133,617 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Jun 2019 133,615 miles

Central Front Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jun 2018 131,688 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH REARS (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm and wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside rear tyre tread starting to crack

Slight play in both rear wheels but not excessive

Fail 21 Jun 2018 131,686 miles

Brake performance not tested DUE TO BINDING BRAKES (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions not tested DUE TO EXHAUST BLOW (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases VARIOUS PLACES ON MIDDLE SECTION (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength OUTER SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed INNER SIDEWALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH REARS (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm and wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside rear tyre tread starting to crack

Slight play in both rear wheels but not excessive

Pass 26 Jun 2017 129,451 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

coil spring lower seats corroded

nearside park brake low effort

Fail 19 Jun 2017 129,442 miles

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

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside outer/inner sill at rear (2.4.A.3)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases various parts and corroded at various parts (7.1.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside inner sill (2.4.A.3)

coil spring lower seats corroded

nearside park brake low effort

Pass 22 Jun 2016 127,257 miles

Brake fluid cap present but loose or incorrect cap

Different size tyres front and rear

Front and rear brake discs are in poor conditiion

Front and rear exhaust flanges are in poor condition

Front wipers are starting to smear the screen slightly

Nearside front and offside front bottom suspension arm rear bushes slightly perished

Steering rack damp no leaks

Various exhaust blows

Fail 20 Jun 2016 127,245 miles

Emissions not tested OIL WELL OVERFILLED EMISSIONS NOT TESTED (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases MIDDLE SECTION (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases OFFSIDE MIDDLE SECTION (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded INNER SILL (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed INNER SIDE WALL CRACKED (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid cap present but loose or incorrect cap

Different size tyres front and rear

Front and rear brake discs are in poor conditiion

Front and rear exhaust flanges are in poor condition

Front wipers are starting to smear the screen slightly

Nearside front and offside front bottom suspension arm rear bushes slightly perished

Steering rack damp no leaks

Pass 24 Jun 2015 124,891 miles

Both front suspension rear arm bushes are slightly perished

Engine oily

Front and rear discs are in poor condition

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

Nearside front tyre wearing on edges

Offside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Slight exhaust blow manifold area

Steering rack damp no leaks

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Jun 2015 124,890 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Both front suspension rear arm bushes are slightly perished

Engine oily

Front and rear discs are in poor condition

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

Nearside front tyre wearing on edges

Offside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Slight exhaust blow manifold area

Steering rack damp no leaks

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jun 2014 121,679 miles

Both rear tyre have 3-4 mm of tread left and wearing on edges

Different size tyres front to rear

Engine oily

Front and rear discs are in poor condition

Heatsheilds loose and rattling

Nearside front and offside front bottom arm rear bushes are slightly perished no excessive movement

Offside rear fog light slightly discolored

rear exhaust in poor condition

Fail 6 Jun 2014 121,634 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Both rear tyre have 3-4 mm of tread left and wearing on edges

Different size tyres front to rear

Engine oily

Front and rear discs are in poor condition

Heatsheilds loose and rattling

Nearside front and offside front bottom arm rear bushes are slightly perished no excessive movement

Offside rear fog light slightly discolored

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 4 Jun 2013 119,231 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2012 114,633 miles

Engine oily

Front and rear discs are worn and slightly corroded

Front and rear pads are getting low

Offside rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Rear exhaust sections are in poor condition

Fail 1 Jun 2012 114,633 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Engine oily

Front and rear discs are worn and slightly corroded

Front and rear pads are getting low

Offside rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Rear exhaust sections are in poor condition

Pass 14 Jun 2011 110,607 miles

Engine oily

Exhaust in poor condition

Front and rear discs are slightly corroded

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

Nearside front tyre flat on arrival

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 27 Apr 2011 110,591 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Engine oily

Front and rear discs are slightly corroded

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2010 105,045 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)

offside rear brake is binding slightly

Fail 25 Mar 2010 105,045 miles

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 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 rear brake is binding slightly

Pass 30 Mar 2009 92,922 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2009 92,922 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2008 79,864 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2008 79,864 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Feb 2007 67,145 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2007 67,119 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2006 58,212 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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W233 OAH is a 2000 Lexus GS300 in Blue with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 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 W233 OAH, 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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W233 OAH is a 2000 Lexus GS300, first registered on 2 March 2000.

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