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W856 MFG

2000 Lexus GS300

Blue Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

100,337 mi
Last recorded100,337 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2020
Typical for 2000 Lexus GS300102,702 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW856 MFG
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2020 100,337 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2018 97,104 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Two nails ()

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

heavy corrosion on underside of vehicle

Pass 11 Oct 2017 94,390 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 91,103 miles

Nearside Front lower suspension lower rear bush starting to detiorate

Offside Front lower rear suspension bush starting to detiorate

bonnet struts in poor condition

radiator fins lower in poor condition

rear brake discs swept area starting to detiorate

road wheels starting to corrode

small chip in windscreen

some lift in n/s and o/s front suspension lower balljoints

under body and suspension has heavy surface rust

Fail 18 Oct 2016 91,103 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front lower suspension lower rear bush starting to detiorate

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front lower rear suspension bush starting to detiorate

bonnet struts in poor condition

radiator fins lower in poor condition

rear brake discs swept area starting to detiorate

road wheels starting to corrode

small chip in windscreen

some lift in n/s and o/s front suspension lower balljoints

under body and suspension has heavy surface rust

Pass 13 Oct 2015 87,459 miles

exhaust very rusty and exhaust flanges in very poor condition

o/s/r exhaust flange only just holding together

suspension and under body has very heavy surface rust

Pass 14 Oct 2014 83,024 miles

road wheels starting to corrode

suspension and steering parts and exhaust starting to corrode

suspension bushes just starting to perish

Pass 15 Oct 2013 79,334 miles

further check on rear pads advised as difficult to view during mot test

lift in o/s and n/s front bottom balljoints but no play

n/s/r tyre getting low

subframes front and rear rusting suspension rusting

Fail 15 Oct 2013 79,334 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

brake fluid a little low

further check on rear pads advised as difficult to view during mot test

lift in o/s and n/s front bottom balljoints but no play

n/s/r tyre getting low

subframes front and rear rusting suspension rusting

Pass 15 Oct 2012 74,858 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)

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

rear exhaust flanges rusting

Pass 17 Oct 2011 71,491 miles

exhaust flanges rusting

heatshield loose

n/s/f tyre low outer edge

rear tyres getting low

Pass 21 Oct 2010 66,623 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2009 57,544 miles

Battery insecure

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2008 49,898 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2008 49,817 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

front tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 13 Feb 2007 40,886 miles

deep cuts in both rear tyre side walls (no cords showing) †tyre depth 3mm in center of tread

Pass 30 Oct 2006 38,337 miles

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

Rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 20 Jul 2006 37,865 miles

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

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

Offside 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)

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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W856 MFG is a 2000 Lexus GS300 in Blue with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 W856 MFG, 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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W856 MFG is a 2000 Lexus GS300, first registered on 28 July 2000.

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