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X865 CAH

2000 Lexus GS300

Green Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

124,555 mi
Last recorded124,555 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2025
Typical for 2000 Lexus GS300102,702 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX865 CAH
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2025 124,555 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2025 124,555 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2024 122,142 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Outer both side suspension arm deteriorated

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front both side shocks corroded

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords several cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Sep 2024 172,136 miles

Exhaust silencer insecure heat shelter on silencer box has been detached (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both side (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Outer both side suspension arm deteriorated

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front both side shocks corroded

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords several cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2023 120,599 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2022 118,836 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 28 Sep 2022 118,836 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2021 114,359 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 110,729 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2020 110,728 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2019 108,900 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Dec 2018 106,761 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2017 104,269 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2016 101,493 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 99,553 miles

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

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

advise nearside rear brake dragging slightly

unable to see all brake pads clearly

Fail 7 Jan 2016 99,553 miles

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

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

advise nearside rear brake dragging slightly

unable to see all brake pads clearly

Pass 2 Jan 2015 95,165 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 2 Jan 2015 95,165 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Jan 2014 91,010 miles

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Dec 2012 87,970 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2011 84,600 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 15 Dec 2011 84,599 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 22 Dec 2010 80,477 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2010 76,898 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2010 76,898 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 8 Jan 2009 72,791 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 68,017 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 63,422 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2006 58,660 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.2b)

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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X865 CAH is a 2000 Lexus GS300 in Green with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 X865 CAH, 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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X865 CAH is a 2000 Lexus GS300, first registered on 1 September 2000.

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