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W681 YJN

2000 Lexus GS300

Green Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

153,831 mi
Last recorded153,831 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2022
Typical for 2000 Lexus GS300102,702 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW681 YJN
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2022 153,831 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2021 149,375 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Nov 2020 146,512 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2019 142,853 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2019 142,852 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Nov 2018 131,795 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2017 118,358 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2017 118,358 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2016 106,117 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2016 106,117 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2015 99,287 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 96,708 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 14 Apr 2014 96,708 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 2 May 2013 93,917 miles

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front headlamp cleaning device slightly insecure

nearside front tyre outer sidewall cut but not cords exposed

nearside rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 30 May 2012 91,871 miles
Fail 29 May 2012 91,859 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 28 May 2011 89,796 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 87,285 miles
Fail 26 May 2010 87,146 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 May 2009 83,888 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Jun 2008 80,439 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 75,675 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 69,463 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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W681 YJN is a 2000 Lexus GS300 in Green with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 W681 YJN, 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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W681 YJN is a 2000 Lexus GS300, first registered on 10 April 2000.

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