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W353 LNA

2000 Lexus GS300

Black Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

201,711 mi
Last recorded201,711 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2017
Typical for 2000 Lexus GS300102,702 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW353 LNA
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2017 201,711 miles

off side rear handbrake effort low

slight blow on front exhaust system

Fail 22 Apr 2016 199,854 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres worn on the inner edges

exhaust corroded

Pass 12 Feb 2015 183,499 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 12 Feb 2015 183,497 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Feb 2014 171,009 miles

exhaust corroded

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 25 Jan 2013 162,659 miles

Both front tyres kerbed on outer edges

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Jan 2012 155,447 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 146,397 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 135,017 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2009 135,016 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

O/S/R Tyre crazed

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

Pass 17 Nov 2008 125,965 miles

both nearside outer tyure walls deteriorated

Fail 17 Nov 2008 125,965 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

both nearside outer tyure walls deteriorated

Pass 15 Oct 2007 117,886 miles

front disc pads at30% rear at 40%

lift in offside and nearside font bottom ball jouns boarder line pass

Pass 18 Nov 2006 114,406 miles

front and rear disc pads cannot be seen properly

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

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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W353 LNA is a 2000 Lexus GS300 in Black with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 W353 LNA, 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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W353 LNA is a 2000 Lexus GS300, first registered on 25 May 2000.

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