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W279 SPD

2000 Lexus GS300

Blue Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

113,475 mi
Last recorded113,475 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2000 Lexus GS300102,702 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW279 SPD
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 113,475 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2025 112,033 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2024 111,194 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 20 Mar 2023 108,362 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2022 104,012 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 99,437 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 99,052 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Apr 2019 94,951 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2018 90,731 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2017 87,384 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 84,306 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 81,357 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 79,544 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2011 67,492 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 62,290 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 44,609 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 43,565 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2008 43,565 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2007 83,146 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 109,606 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2006 109,606 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2005 88,639 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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W279 SPD is a 2000 Lexus GS300 in Blue with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 W279 SPD, 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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W279 SPD is a 2000 Lexus GS300, first registered on 19 April 2000.

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