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X233 CEN

2000 Lexus GS300

Red Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2021
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

136,238 mi
Last recorded136,238 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2020
Typical for 2000 Lexus GS300102,702 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX233 CEN
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2020 136,238 miles

under body corrosion

Pass 12 Apr 2019 131,978 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 130,813 miles

Front Tyres worn/wearing on edges

Pass 3 Mar 2017 126,428 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

front headlamp lenses faded

front headlamp lenses faded

non standard suspension fitted

Fail 24 Feb 2017 126,304 miles

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

Nearside Body or chassis is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Body or chassis is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

front headlamp lenses faded

front headlamp lenses faded

non standard suspension fitted

Pass 20 Feb 2016 109,739 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

non standard suspension fitted

offside and nearside front body modified

Pass 28 Feb 2015 96,746 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

engine managment light on on dash

non standard suspension fitted

offside and nearside front body modified

Pass 30 Sep 2013 81,796 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 73,593 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2011 68,094 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 63,874 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 58,569 miles

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

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

engine warning lamp lit

Pass 22 Oct 2008 53,721 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)

Pass 19 Oct 2007 46,816 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 38,616 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2005 35,022 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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X233 CEN is a 2000 Lexus GS300 in Red with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 X233 CEN, 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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X233 CEN is a 2000 Lexus GS300, first registered on 25 October 2000.

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