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W235 OAH

2000 Lexus GS300

Red Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

106,291 mi
Last recorded106,291 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2000 Lexus GS300102,702 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW235 OAH
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 106,291 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2024 95,778 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2024 95,778 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Oct 2023 88,744 miles

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

Fail 4 Oct 2023 88,744 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2022 80,189 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2021 73,322 miles

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

steering rack mounting bush play,not excessive.

Pass 9 Sep 2020 72,823 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 71,249 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 68,051 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2017 65,503 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2017 65,503 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Sep 2016 64,008 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 63,182 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2015 63,182 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2014 62,279 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2013 50,926 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2013 49,813 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2012 38,089 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 35,778 miles

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

Fail 19 Sep 2011 35,778 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2010 34,292 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 31,495 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 25,886 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 21,422 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 17,935 miles

n/s/rear tyre worn to l.limit

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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W235 OAH 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 76.9%.

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 W235 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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What year was W235 OAH registered?

W235 OAH is a 2000 Lexus GS300, first registered on 2 March 2000.

Is W235 OAH safe to buy?

The MOT history for W235 OAH shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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