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W42 UGS

2000 Lexus GS300

Blue Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Oct 2026
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

89,818 mi
Last recorded89,818 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2000 Lexus GS300102,702 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW42 UGS
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 89,818 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Inner Bead Rim. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner Side Wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Fog Light Lenes Slightly discoloured.

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Slight Corrosion To All Rear Suspension Components.

Pass 11 Oct 2024 88,547 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust Badly Corroded

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Oct 2023 87,298 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2023 87,272 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Oct 2022 85,661 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2021 81,850 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2021 81,850 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 79,278 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 2 Oct 2019 76,548 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 72,528 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2018 72,528 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2017 69,581 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2017 69,581 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Sep 2016 65,253 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2016 65,253 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Sep 2015 62,312 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 60,183 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)

n/s/r tyre is deterated

o/s/r tyre is deterated 245/40zr18

Pass 20 Jun 2013 56,609 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2013 56,609 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

n/s/f tyre deteriorating

Pass 2 Apr 2012 53,550 miles

Front and rear bumper slightly damage

Fail 2 Apr 2012 53,550 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Fan belt slightly deteriorate

Front and rear bumper slightly damage

Nearside and offside wipper slightly deteriorate

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake wrning light on

Pass 4 Mar 2011 47,712 miles

Front and rear bumper damage

Fail 3 Mar 2011 47,712 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Front and rear bumper damage

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Mar 2010 41,477 miles

front brake disc's slightly worn

front registration plate slightly deteriorated

n/s/f tyre side wall cut

n/s/f tyre slightly worn outer edge

slight play o/s/f lower balljoint

Fail 8 Mar 2010 41,477 miles

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

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

brake fluid level getting low

couldnot see rear brake pads condition

front brake disc's slightly worn

front brake pads worn

front registration plate slightly deteriorated

n/s wiper blade deteriorated

n/s/f tyre side wall cut

n/s/f tyre slightly worn outer edge

parking brake pedal has limited resurve travel

slight play o/s/f lower balljoint

Pass 27 Mar 2009 33,736 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 26,868 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2008 26,867 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 12 Mar 2007 25,244 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 21,947 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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W42 UGS is a 2000 Lexus GS300 in Blue with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 W42 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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What year was W42 UGS registered?

W42 UGS is a 2000 Lexus GS300, first registered on 29 March 2000.

Is W42 UGS safe to buy?

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