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W781 HHC

2000 Lexus GS300

Silver Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2025
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

79,228 mi
Last recorded79,228 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2024
Typical for 2000 Lexus GS300102,702 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW781 HHC
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2024 79,228 miles

GENERAL UNDERBODY CORROSION

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Apr 2024 79,228 miles

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

GENERAL UNDERBODY CORROSION

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Apr 2023 77,933 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 25 Apr 2023 77,933 miles

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 19 Apr 2022 76,418 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 19 Apr 2022 76,418 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 11 May 2021 75,066 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 May 2020 73,311 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust flange corroded

sill covers fitted

Pass 9 Apr 2019 71,547 miles

Both headlamps tarnished

Centre and rear exhaust poor condition

Nearside Rear Tyre perished on the outer sidewall

Pass 13 Apr 2018 68,158 miles

part of exhaust system deterating

Pass 30 Jun 2016 62,862 miles

rear exhaust clamp corroded

Pass 22 Jun 2015 60,622 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2014 58,259 miles

Both number plates faded

Fail 27 Jun 2014 58,257 miles

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

Both number plates faded

Pass 24 Jun 2013 55,567 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 53,030 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 50,029 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 47,367 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 44,573 miles

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)

Pass 6 Jun 2008 41,864 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 38,602 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 35,137 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2005 30,498 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2005 30,497 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

ENGINE BELLY PAN FITTED

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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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W781 HHC is a 2000 Lexus GS300 in Silver with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 W781 HHC, 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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W781 HHC is a 2000 Lexus GS300, first registered on 24 August 2000.

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