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W493 JGV

2000 Lexus GS300

Green Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

99,747 mi
Last recorded99,747 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2022
Typical for 2000 Lexus GS300102,702 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW493 JGV
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2022 99,747 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

all suspension components corroded

Fail 25 Oct 2022 99,746 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

all suspension components corroded

Pass 14 May 2019 99,543 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2019 99,535 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe area (6.1.2 (a))

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill end box (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear side light reduced output

engine covers fitted and/or under trays fitted, not allowing full inspection

floor/sills/body surface corrosion

suspension items surface corrosion

Pass 7 Feb 2018 97,824 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 2 Feb 2018 97,824 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2017 96,074 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

engine covers fitted and/or under trays fitted, not allowing full inspection

Pass 8 Jan 2016 93,957 miles

Front lower arm bushes perishing

Nearside Front tyre cracking on tread

Nearside Rear tyre perishing

Offside Rear tyre cut on inner side wall

brake warning light on

slight blow on exhaust

Fail 7 Jan 2016 93,957 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front lower arm bushes perishing

Nearside Front tyre cracking on tread

Nearside Rear tyre perishing

Offside Rear tyre cut on inner side wall

brake warning light on

slight blow on exhaust

Pass 5 Nov 2014 92,735 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 91,617 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 91,077 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2011 90,348 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2011 90,340 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jul 2010 83,428 miles

Cuts/splits to inner sidewall of NSR tyre.

Pass 6 Jul 2009 75,372 miles

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

Rear tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 6 Jul 2009 75,372 miles

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

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

Rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 21 Jul 2008 68,454 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2008 68,294 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 4 Jul 2007 58,476 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 52,142 miles

all pads80-90% worn

up/down play in lower front ball joints

Pass 7 Jul 2005 43,806 miles

up/down movement in front ball joints

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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W493 JGV is a 2000 Lexus GS300 in Green with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 W493 JGV, 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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W493 JGV is a 2000 Lexus GS300, first registered on 19 July 2000.

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