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X857 XAP

2000 Lexus GS300

Red Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2019
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

137,716 mi
Last recorded137,716 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2018
Typical for 2000 Lexus GS300102,702 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX857 XAP
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2018 137,716 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material section (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 2 Oct 2018 137,716 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material section (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front fog lamp defective

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

rear x 2 exhaust heat shield corroded & insecure.

Pass 26 Sep 2017 133,740 miles

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

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

exhaust sections corroded

Fail 26 Sep 2017 133,740 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

exhaust sections corroded

Pass 19 Sep 2016 128,282 miles

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

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

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

Offside Lower Front position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2015 123,956 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2015 123,955 miles

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour outer lens missing (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2014 119,529 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2014 119,529 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2013 115,173 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 105,465 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2012 105,465 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

EXHSAUST JOINTS CORRODED

O/S/F TYRE WEARING AT INNER SIDEWALL

Pass 7 Oct 2011 91,347 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 79,965 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 58,567 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Apr 2009 54,977 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 52,260 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 48,952 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)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2006 40,662 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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X857 XAP 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 X857 XAP, 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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X857 XAP is a 2000 Lexus GS300, first registered on 1 September 2000.

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