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W32 UGS

2000 Lexus GS300

Red Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

155,034 mi
Last recorded155,034 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2016
Typical for 2000 Lexus GS300102,702 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW32 UGS
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2016 155,034 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s and o/s (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases n/s and o/s, and deteriorating (7.1.2)

Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (3.5.1i)

front exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 26 Aug 2016 155,034 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s and o/s (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases n/s and o/s, and deteriorating (7.1.2)

Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (3.5.1i)

front exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 20 Mar 2015 151,216 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

n/s rear tyre has cuts in inner side wall

Fail 18 Mar 2015 151,216 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

n/s rear tyre has cuts in inner side wall

Pass 17 Mar 2014 145,760 miles

head light lens need polishing

Fail 13 Mar 2014 145,760 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

head light lens need polishing

Pass 1 Dec 2012 134,487 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise slight corrosion on exhaust system

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

Fail 22 Nov 2011 124,375 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

advise both number plates slightly deteriorated

advise offside mirror glass slightly deteriorated

Pass 22 Nov 2011 124,375 miles

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

advise both number plates slightly deteriorated

advise offside mirror glass slightly deteriorated

Pass 8 Dec 2010 118,704 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2009 112,065 miles

Discs front and rear starting to corrode.

Manual lift in both nearside and offside front lower ball joints.

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

Pass 10 Dec 2009 112,065 miles

Discs front and rear starting to corrode.

Manual lift in both nearside and offside front lower ball joints.

Pass 29 Sep 2009 110,708 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 103,575 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 2 Oct 2007 95,379 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2006 81,666 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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W32 UGS is a 2000 Lexus GS300 in Red with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 W32 UGS, 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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W32 UGS is a 2000 Lexus GS300, first registered on 30 March 2000.

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