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W348 OAL

2000 Lexus GS300

Green Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

113,499 mi
Last recorded113,499 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2024
Typical for 2000 Lexus GS300102,702 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW348 OAL
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2024 113,499 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2023 113,417 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2023 113,243 miles

Central Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced drivers seat mount area on the underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front cross member /radiator support very heavily corroded

Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

vehicle has been heavily wax oiled previously. signs of corrosion throughout the underside

Pass 24 Jun 2022 112,227 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FRONT FIRST BOX AREA (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing EDGE (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing EDGE (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Jun 2021 111,032 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2021 111,031 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Pass 24 Jun 2020 110,011 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 107,520 miles

Front and rear suspension / steering components corroded

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

Offside and nearside rear inner sills corroded

Pass 29 Jun 2018 103,531 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

offside and nearside inner sills corroded

offside front inner chassis rail corroded

offside headlamp wash device damaged

rear exhaust flanges very corroded

rear suspension components and sub frame corroded

Pass 1 Jul 2017 97,233 miles

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

Fail 30 Jun 2017 97,215 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2016 85,676 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2016 85,446 miles

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

LAMBDA emission test VERY CLOSE to MAX LIMIT

Pass 10 Jul 2014 75,621 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 67,215 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 62,031 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 43,497 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 52,172 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2010 52,172 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2009 47,381 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2008 42,664 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2007 39,271 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 36,862 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 7 Mar 2006 36,858 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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W348 OAL is a 2000 Lexus GS300 in Green with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 W348 OAL, 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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W348 OAL is a 2000 Lexus GS300, first registered on 10 March 2000.

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