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X717 AEN

2000 Lexus GS300

Silver Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

155,943 mi
Last recorded155,943 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2013
Typical for 2000 Lexus GS300102,702 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX717 AEN
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2013 155,943 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

long brake pedal travel

os rear metal brake pipe slightly corroded

rear exhaust deteriorated

rear tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 23 Mar 2012 126,271 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 11 Apr 2011 92,443 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 9 Apr 2010 74,641 miles

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge.

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Slight damege to offside rear seat belt.

Window tint fitted to front windows.

Pass 9 Apr 2009 72,661 miles

Oil leak

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

Window tint fitted to front windows.

Pass 10 Apr 2008 70,223 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2008 115,726 miles

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

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

Offside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Mar 2007 60,930 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2007 60,897 miles

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

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 8 Mar 2006 50,912 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2006 50,912 miles

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

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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X717 AEN is a 2000 Lexus GS300 in Silver with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 X717 AEN, 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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X717 AEN is a 2000 Lexus GS300, first registered on 8 September 2000.

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