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X499 EGM

2000 Lexus GS300

Silver Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2019
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

198,989 mi
Last recorded198,989 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2018
Typical for 2000 Lexus GS300102,702 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX499 EGM
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2018 198,989 miles

Difficult To Pass Emissions

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

General Corrosion Under Side Of Vehicle

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Oct 2014 195,170 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

one high level stoplight bulb not working

undertray insecure /sill covers

Fail 14 Oct 2014 195,159 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1) DANGEROUS

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

undertray insecure /sill covers

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

one high level stoplight bulb not working

Pass 8 Jun 2013 195,150 miles

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

em light on

one high level stoplight bulb not working

Fail 24 May 2013 195,150 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Battery insecure (1.9.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

em light on

one high level stoplight bulb not working

Pass 12 May 2012 192,600 miles

Nearside Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

undertray damaged

Fail 5 May 2012 192,600 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

undertray damaged

Pass 13 May 2011 175,779 miles
Fail 3 May 2011 175,758 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

em light on

sill covers /rear discs rusty

slight play rack mountings

Pass 27 Apr 2010 151,586 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2010 151,586 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

parking brake working o.k but can do with adjustment

Pass 7 Apr 2009 130,386 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 3 Apr 2009 130,383 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 10 Mar 2009 130,132 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Feb 2008 112,356 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Mar 2007 97,956 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2007 97,779 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2006 76,805 miles

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

slight unbalance front brakes

uneven wear both front tyres

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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X499 EGM is a 2000 Lexus GS300 in Silver with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 X499 EGM, 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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X499 EGM is a 2000 Lexus GS300, first registered on 21 November 2000.

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