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W553 MCB

2000 Lexus GS300

Silver Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

205,731 mi
Last recorded205,731 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2014
Typical for 2000 Lexus GS300102,702 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW553 MCB
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2014 205,731 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2013 189,286 miles

Advise O/SA/F tyre is 2mm on edge of tyre tread

Advise rear exhaust is starting to deteriorate

Fail 25 Feb 2013 189,286 miles

Advise O/SA/F tyre is 2mm on edge of tyre tread

Advise rear exhaust is starting to deteriorate

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Feb 2012 177,351 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2012 177,324 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2011 157,459 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2011 157,450 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Mar 2010 148,020 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

bonnet release handle stiff in operation

rear brakes noisy

Fail 18 Mar 2010 148,020 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering arm damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

bonnet release handle stiff in operation

rear brakes noisy

Pass 23 Mar 2009 137,028 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 123,139 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 108,878 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 94,764 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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W553 MCB is a 2000 Lexus GS300 in Silver with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 W553 MCB, 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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W553 MCB is a 2000 Lexus GS300, first registered on 30 March 2000.

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