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W414 JFA

2000 Lexus GS300

Red Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

116,897 mi
Last recorded116,897 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2020
Typical for 2000 Lexus GS300102,702 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW414 JFA
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2020 116,897 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2019 115,053 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2018 112,178 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2017 108,112 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2017 108,112 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red both rear (1.3.2e)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2016 104,342 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 99,617 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2014 92,560 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 87,039 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2012 81,884 miles

BOTH FRONT DISCS SURFACE CORRSION

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 15 Mar 2012 81,884 miles

BOTH FRONT DISCS SURFACE CORRSION

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2011 81,874 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 70,685 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2008 70,685 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Dec 2007 70,407 miles

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

Fail 7 Dec 2007 70,407 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2006 68,431 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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W414 JFA is a 2000 Lexus GS300 in Red with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 W414 JFA, 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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What year was W414 JFA registered?

W414 JFA is a 2000 Lexus GS300, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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