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W727 LFG

2000 Lexus GS300

Red Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2022
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

172,080 mi
Last recorded172,080 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2021
Typical for 2000 Lexus GS300102,702 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW727 LFG
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2021 172,080 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security QUARTER (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security QUARTER (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2020 170,767 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 27 Mar 2020 170,767 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Exhaust catalytic converter obviously modified (8.2.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2019 165,899 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake fluid warning lamp functioning incorrectly brake warning lamp on dash (1.1.10 (g))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s/r sill has corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Jan 2019 165,899 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear fog lamp light intensity significantly reduced fog light showing white light (4.5.4 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear fog lamp light intensity significantly reduced fog light showing white light (4.5.4 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake fluid warning lamp functioning incorrectly brake warning lamp on dash (1.1.10 (g))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s/r sill has corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2017 163,836 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases o/s/r exhaust box has minor leak (7.1.2)

Fail 17 Nov 2017 163,791 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Nov 2016 162,198 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2015 158,700 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2015 158,700 miles

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2014 154,272 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2013 148,792 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2013 148,428 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2012 143,593 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 140,667 miles

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

Fail 14 Nov 2011 140,664 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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 3 Nov 2010 132,065 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 1 Nov 2010 132,065 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2009 119,633 miles

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

offside+nearside rear lower hub bushes worn

Fail 17 Nov 2009 119,626 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

offside+nearside rear lower hub bushes worn

Fail 17 Nov 2009 119,621 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

front pads wearing thin

o/s/r tyre worn close to legal limit

rear pads wearing thin

Pass 20 Nov 2008 109,515 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2007 97,175 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 88,093 miles

Approx 3,000 miles on front pads (viewed through wheels)

Exhaust centre section heat shield insecure and rattling.

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

Very slight play at nearside rear camber adjuster.

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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W727 LFG is a 2000 Lexus GS300 in Red with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 W727 LFG, 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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W727 LFG is a 2000 Lexus GS300, first registered on 29 June 2000.

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