2000 Lexus Gs300 — MOT failures & pass rate
670 MOT tests on the 2000 Lexus Gs300 are in this dataset, and 78.7% of them passed. Against all cars of a similar age (26.7% fail rate), the 2000 Gs300 comes out 5.4pp better. Failures cluster in lighting & signalling, brakes and suspension.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — lighting & signalling (12.2%) and brakes (10.6%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are headlamp aim, headlamp and component mounting prescribed areas — headlamp aim alone was recorded 35 times.
Mileage matters less than usual here: the 2000 Gs300 fails 20.3% of the time in the 60-90k band and 19.5% at 150k+, a spread of only 0.8 points.
Suspension is the most common advisory, noted on 34.0% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
The trend is improving — the fail rate fell from 20.0% in 2021 to 17.9% in 2025, as the worst-kept examples leave the fleet.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 12.2% | 82 |
| 2 | Brakes | 10.6% | 71 |
| 3 | Suspension | 8.7% | 58 |
| 4 | Tyres | 6.1% | 41 |
| 5 | Visibility | 4.9% | 33 |
| 6 | Body, structure & corrosion | 3.3% | 22 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Headlamp aim | 35 |
| 2 | Headlamp | 34 |
| 3 | Component mounting prescribed areas | 27 |
| 4 | Anti-lock braking system | 26 |
| 5 | Ball joint | 26 |
| 6 | Wipers | 22 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Suspension | 34.0% | 228 |
| 2 | Brakes | 24.9% | 167 |
| 3 | Tyres | 23.7% | 159 |
| 4 | Emissions & environmental | 17.3% | 116 |
| 5 | Lighting & signalling | 15.4% | 103 |
| 6 | Body, structure & corrosion | 8.8% | 59 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 60-90k | 118 | 20.3% |
| 90-120k | 219 | 22.4% |
| 120-150k | 136 | 24.3% |
| 150k+ | 164 | 19.5% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 195 | 20.0% |
| 2022 | 156 | 21.1% |
| 2023 | 135 | 25.2% |
| 2024 | 100 | 22.0% |
| 2025 | 84 | 17.9% |
What to check before buying a 2000 Gs300
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: lighting & signalling accounted for 12.2% of tests. Start there.
- Lighting & signalling (12.2% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Brakes (10.6% of tests): Pads/discs are routine wear; binding, imbalance or corroded pipes are more serious — test for pulling under braking. Typical repair: £100–£350 per axle.
- Suspension (8.7% of tests): Worn drop links, bushes, springs or shocks — listen for knocks over bumps and check for uneven tyre wear. Typical repair: £150–£450 per corner.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
How many 2000 Lexus Gs300s pass their MOT?
78.7% of the 670 2000 Lexus Gs300 MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 21.3% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2000 Lexus Gs300?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 12.2% of tests, followed by brakes (10.6%).
Does the 2000 Gs300 get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 20.3% in the 60-90k band to 19.5% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 670 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-27. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.