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W356 HFG

2000 Lexus GS300

Red Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

154,153 mi
Last recorded154,153 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2016
Typical for 2000 Lexus GS300102,702 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW356 HFG
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2016 154,153 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

underbody corrosion

Pass 28 Jul 2015 145,723 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2015 145,723 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2014 141,670 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Jul 2013 15,674 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 24 May 2012 133,433 miles

corrosion to rear brake discs.

corrosion to suspension components.

cracks in all tyres/sidewalls.

exhaust in poor condition.

front brake pads wearing low.

n/s/f tyre 2mm

n/s/f upper ball joint dust cover very poor condition.

oil leaks.

surface rust to brake pipes. just acceptable.

underbody corrosion.

wishbone bushes in poor conition.

Pass 26 May 2011 130,481 miles

corrsion suspension units.

exhaust system very poor condition.

slight wear suspension bushes.

surface rust to brake pipes.

Pass 28 May 2010 127,759 miles

corrosion to fuel tank

exhaust poor condition

o/s/f tyre just acceptable

slight play bottom balljoints

underbody corrosion

Pass 20 May 2009 120,762 miles
Fail 19 May 2009 120,733 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

rear number plate poor condition

surface rust to brake pipes

brake fluid level low

exhaust poor condition

o/s/f tyre just acceptable

o/s/r tyre 2.5mm

Pass 9 May 2008 110,283 miles
Fail 9 May 2008 110,283 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

slight damage to windscreen.front number plate poor condition.exhaust poor condition.all tyres worn slightly on edges.

Pass 22 May 2007 101,325 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 85,332 miles
Pass 18 May 2005 73,446 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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W356 HFG is a 2000 Lexus GS300 in Red with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 W356 HFG, 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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W356 HFG is a 2000 Lexus GS300, first registered on 6 June 2000.

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