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W744 MDY

2000 Lexus GS300

Bronze Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2020
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

132,537 mi
Last recorded132,537 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2019
Typical for 2000 Lexus GS300102,702 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW744 MDY
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2000
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2019 132,537 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2018 130,216 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jun 2017 127,870 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 19 May 2016 124,087 miles

both rear tyres getting low on tread

nearside front tyre starting to perish

rear brake pads low

sill covers fitted

slight exhaust blow

undershields fittted

undervehicle rusty

Fail 18 May 2016 124,087 miles

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside rear inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside rear inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded offside rear outer sill (2.4.A.3)

both rear tyres getting low on tread

nearside front tyre starting to perish

rear brake pads low

sill covers fitted

slight exhaust blow

undershields fittted

undervehicle rusty

Pass 22 May 2015 117,039 miles

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 13 May 2015 116,944 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 14 May 2014 112,439 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust corroded

OSF Tyre worn on outer edges

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 May 2013 107,181 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 9 May 2013 107,181 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 4 May 2012 101,442 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 4 May 2012 101,442 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 5 May 2011 95,092 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 5 May 2011 95,092 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 5 May 2010 88,999 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 83,899 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 79,125 miles
Fail 20 May 2008 79,125 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 May 2007 71,206 miles

Nearside 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 20 May 2006 62,505 miles

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

sill covers fitted

Fail 20 May 2006 62,505 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

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

sill covers fitted

Pass 21 May 2005 54,425 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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W744 MDY is a 2000 Lexus GS300 in Bronze with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 W744 MDY, 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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W744 MDY is a 2000 Lexus GS300, first registered on 1 June 2000.

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