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W987 RKJ

2000 Lexus GS300

Blue Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

112,014 mi
Last recorded112,014 miles
Recorded on19 May 2021
Typical for 2000 Lexus GS300102,702 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW987 RKJ
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 May 2021 112,014 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play ball joint minor play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished on outer edge and cracks on inner edge but no cords shown (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread low (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 16 May 2021 112,000 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected showing white light (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected showing white light (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play ball joint minor play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished on outer edge and cracks on inner edge but no cords shown (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread low (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2019 108,229 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2018 103,120 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2017 101,086 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2017 101,086 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Oct 2016 96,843 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2015 94,371 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2015 94,371 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2014 91,581 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 88,880 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 86,243 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 80,547 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 78,295 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2009 40,853 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 6 Oct 2009 40,853 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 67,161 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 62,106 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 57,914 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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W987 RKJ is a 2000 Lexus GS300 in Blue with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 W987 RKJ, 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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What year was W987 RKJ registered?

W987 RKJ is a 2000 Lexus GS300, first registered on 17 April 2000.

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