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W259 EHR

2000 Lexus GS300

White Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

96,688 mi
Last recorded96,688 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2000 Lexus GS300102,702 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW259 EHR
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 96,688 miles
Pass 26 May 2023 96,667 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 96,131 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 95,609 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 95,467 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 95,086 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 6 Apr 2017 94,979 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2016 94,667 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 94,002 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 93,721 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2014 93,721 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 22 Feb 2013 93,378 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 93,207 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2012 93,189 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 1 Feb 2011 91,452 miles

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

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 30 Jan 2010 85,172 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2009 138,093 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 132,179 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 128,537 miles
Fail 15 May 2006 128,537 miles

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

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

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

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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W259 EHR is a 2000 Lexus GS300 in White with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 W259 EHR, 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 W259 EHR registered?

W259 EHR is a 2000 Lexus GS300, first registered on 1 May 2000.

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