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2000 Lexus GS300

Red Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

204,913 mi
Last recorded204,913 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2012
Typical for 2000 Lexus GS300102,702 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX259 GDP
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2012 204,913 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

both centre exhaust deteriorated

Pass 26 Aug 2011 196,541 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 190,918 miles

Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2010 178,192 miles

Lift in offside front, lower ball joint

offside front tyre bald - outer edge

play in both rear hub, lower bushes. Nearside close to limit

Fail 22 Mar 2010 178,192 miles

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

Lift in offside front, lower ball joint

offside front tyre bald - outer edge

play in both rear hub, lower bushes. Nearside close to limit

Pass 13 Mar 2009 160,975 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2009 160,975 miles

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 14 Mar 2008 145,104 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 26 Mar 2007 128,283 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 108,190 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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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X259 GDP is a 2000 Lexus GS300 in Red with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 X259 GDP, 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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X259 GDP is a 2000 Lexus GS300, first registered on 18 October 2000.

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