MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
99,747 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
all suspension components corroded
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
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
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)
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)
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
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
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
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Cuts/splits to inner sidewall of NSR tyre.
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear tyres worn on inner edges
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
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
all pads80-90% worn
up/down play in lower front ball joints
up/down movement in front ball joints
How Reliable is the Lexus GS300?
Based on 172,303 MOT tests across 13,418 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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