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X731 FGM

2000 Lexus GS300

Red Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

86,260 mi
Last recorded86,260 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2020
Typical for 2000 Lexus GS300102,702 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX731 FGM
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Fail 17 Feb 2020 86,260 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting likely to fail ball joint (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both rear exhaust clamps corroded

EML/MIL light on dash vehicle pre 2003

Engine cover fitted

Offside and nearside rear inner sills slightly corroded

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Under trays fitted

Pass 11 Feb 2019 82,118 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Feb 2019 82,114 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Feb 2018 76,249 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2017 71,245 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 67,579 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2016 67,579 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2015 64,188 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 61,223 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 57,985 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2013 57,985 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2012 53,205 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2012 53,205 miles

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

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

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)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2011 48,408 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 42,434 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 34,141 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 33,275 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2007 32,375 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 31,077 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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X731 FGM is a 2000 Lexus GS300 in Red with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 X731 FGM, 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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What year was X731 FGM registered?

X731 FGM is a 2000 Lexus GS300, first registered on 12 October 2000.

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The MOT history for X731 FGM shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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