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W501 OCF

2000 Lexus GS300

Black Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

128,812 mi
Last recorded128,812 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2019
Typical for 2000 Lexus GS300102,702 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW501 OCF
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2019 128,812 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 124,542 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2017 110,292 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Jan 2017 109,701 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush lower bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Feb 2016 105,514 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014 103,055 miles

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

Spare tyre defective

advise back axle oil leak

advise exhaust heatshield insecure and rattling.

advise n/s/r tyre scrubbing outer edges.

Fail 10 Nov 2014 103,055 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Spare tyre defective

advise back axle oil leak

advise exhaust heatshield insecure and rattling.

advise n/s/r tyre scrubbing outer edges.

Fail 18 Nov 2013 98,543 miles

235/45/17 rear 235/40/17 front

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

back axle oil leak

exhoust deterioted

o/s/r rear tyre 3mm

Pass 18 Nov 2013 98,543 miles

235/45/17 rear 235/40/17 front

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

back axle oil leak

exhoust deterioted

o/s/r rear tyre 3mm

Pass 20 Oct 2012 92,486 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2011 89,349 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 83,037 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2009 75,232 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2008 66,759 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 54,480 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 47,761 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)

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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W501 OCF is a 2000 Lexus GS300 in Black with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 W501 OCF, 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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W501 OCF is a 2000 Lexus GS300, first registered on 28 March 2000.

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