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W552 UOC

2000 Lexus GS300 SE Auto

Green Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

183,585 mi
Last recorded183,585 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2016
Typical for 2000 Lexus GS300 SE Auto108,245 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW552 UOC
MakeLexus
ModelGS300 SE Auto
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2016 183,585 miles

Front both front wiper blades torn on edge

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

Nearside Rear hand brake low effort

Offside Rear hand brake low effort

Fail 3 Feb 2015 174,549 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Feb 2015 174,549 miles

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Dec 2013 163,699 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2013 163,692 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2012 146,821 miles
Fail 15 May 2012 146,821 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 10 Jun 2011 140,825 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 134,451 miles
Fail 13 May 2010 134,429 miles

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

Exhaust leak from centre exhaust section

Front brake discs warpoed, causing judder

Front pads low

Play in both rear hub, lower bushes. Nearside particulaly bad.

Pass 12 May 2009 126,415 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

all tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 12 May 2009 126,415 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

all tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 13 May 2008 119,509 miles

nearside park brake effort slightly low

rear tyres bald on inner edge

Pass 17 May 2007 108,751 miles

Both rear tyres bald on inner edges

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 3 May 2006 93,495 miles

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Fail 3 May 2006 93,495 miles

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

How Reliable is the Lexus GS300 SE Auto?

Based on 2,088 MOT tests across 331 vehicles.

76.2%
Pass Rate
6,520
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
331
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 121
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 47
position lamp(s) not working 36
Stop lamp not working 29
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 29
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W552 UOC is a 2000 Lexus GS300 SE Auto in Green with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2000 Lexus GS300 SE Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.5% with a typical mileage of 108,245 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 SE Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 121 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W552 UOC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus GS300 SE Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 26 years old, this Lexus GS300 SE Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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W552 UOC is a 2000 Lexus GS300 SE Auto, first registered on 28 March 2000.

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