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W268 PHT

2000 Lexus GS300

Blue Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2023
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

103,401 mi
Last recorded103,401 miles
Recorded on18 May 2022
Typical for 2000 Lexus GS300102,702 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW268 PHT
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 May 2022 103,401 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2021 103,311 miles

all body and suspension under the car corroded .

Pass 11 Jan 2020 103,250 miles

Exhaust has slight corrosion.

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2019 102,196 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2018 99,754 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2017 94,369 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2016 90,438 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 87,956 miles

corrosion on underbody components

Fail 24 Feb 2015 87,928 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

corrosion on underbody components

Pass 20 Feb 2014 85,169 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 20 Feb 2013 82,132 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust corroding

o/s/r tyre worn low

Pass 7 Feb 2012 78,885 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust corroded

Pass 24 Feb 2011 75,018 miles

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

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

both front tyres perishing

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 10 Feb 2010 70,245 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2009 65,825 miles

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

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

o/s/f tyre worn very low

Pass 28 Feb 2008 61,589 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 57,947 miles

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

advise both number plates comming loose

Pass 22 Feb 2006 54,161 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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W268 PHT is a 2000 Lexus GS300 in Blue with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 W268 PHT, 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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W268 PHT is a 2000 Lexus GS300, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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