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X523 UOC

2000 Lexus GS300

Silver Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

183,857 mi
Last recorded183,857 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2016
Typical for 2000 Lexus GS300102,702 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX523 UOC
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2016 183,857 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 175,388 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both rear brake disc corroded on inner sides.

brakepipes at rear slightly corroded.

slight surface rust on both inner sills,underbody and chassis at rear.

Pass 19 Mar 2014 165,057 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 154,091 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear brake discs slightly pitted

Fail 19 Mar 2013 153,864 miles

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

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

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

Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Mar 2012 143,550 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 141,934 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 140,256 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2010 140,256 miles

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)

Pass 17 Mar 2009 131,339 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

n/s front tyre showing wear on outer edge

o/s front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 19 Feb 2008 124,080 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 113,602 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Mar 2007 113,513 miles

Offside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Both front tyres worn TO LEGAL LIMIT

Both rear tyres worn on inner edge

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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X523 UOC is a 2000 Lexus GS300 in Silver with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 X523 UOC, 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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X523 UOC is a 2000 Lexus GS300, first registered on 4 December 2000.

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