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W663 HDO

2000 Lexus GS300

Bronze Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

146,000 mi
Last recorded146,000 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2017
Typical for 2000 Lexus GS300102,702 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW663 HDO
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2000
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2017 146,000 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2017 146,000 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2016 143,137 miles

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

Fail 24 Aug 2016 143,137 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Fail 11 Jul 2016 143,058 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Brake cable modified and seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Brake cable modified and seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2015 138,842 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 133,641 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 128,378 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 123,894 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2011 117,401 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

oil leak from prop to diff seal (rear)

osf brake sticking slightly

osf wing mirror glass delaminating

Pass 13 Jul 2010 107,751 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 13 Jul 2010 107,751 miles

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

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Jun 2009 95,979 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2009 95,979 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

nearside front tyre outer edges are worn

Pass 23 Jun 2008 85,669 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 23 Jun 2008 85,669 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 17 Jul 2007 76,104 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 65,763 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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W663 HDO is a 2000 Lexus GS300 in Bronze with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 W663 HDO, 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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W663 HDO is a 2000 Lexus GS300, first registered on 4 August 2000.

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