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W46 WBH

2000 Lexus GS300

Red Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

148,869 mi
Last recorded148,869 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2013
Typical for 2000 Lexus GS300102,702 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW46 WBH
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2013 148,869 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 139,022 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2012 139,018 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

n/s/r tyre 3.4mm & split

Pass 9 Mar 2011 126,530 miles

front number plate damaged

Fail 4 Mar 2011 126,432 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

front number plate damaged

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge close to limit 235/45/17

Pass 16 Mar 2010 116,461 miles

both front suspension arm bushs split

small cut in nearside front tyre

Fail 15 Mar 2010 116,458 miles

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

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

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

both front suspension arm bushs split

front inner brake pads look low

recommend four wheel steering check due to bad tyre wear

small cut in nearside front tyre

Pass 16 Mar 2009 104,058 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 92,488 miles

both front wishbone rear bushs slightly split but no free play

brake fluid low

recomend four wheel steering check due to uneven tyre wear

Pass 3 Apr 2007 81,294 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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W46 WBH is a 2000 Lexus GS300 in Red with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 W46 WBH, 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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W46 WBH is a 2000 Lexus GS300, first registered on 3 March 2000.

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