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K444 KAP

2000 Lexus GS300

Silver Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

120,975 mi
Last recorded120,975 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2020
Typical for 2000 Lexus GS300102,702 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK444 KAP
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2020 120,975 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

general under body corrosion

Pass 18 Feb 2019 120,975 miles

general under body corrosion

Fail 18 Feb 2019 120,975 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

general under body corrosion

Pass 28 Oct 2017 120,966 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

suspension arm bushes

suspension bushes perishing due to age all

Fail 28 Oct 2017 120,966 miles

Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

suspension arm bushes

suspension bushes perishing due to age all

Pass 1 Nov 2016 120,966 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside lower rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs worn

slight damage on offside front tyre

Fail 1 Nov 2016 120,966 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside lower rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs worn

slight damage on offside front tyre

Pass 19 Nov 2015 120,966 miles

wiper blades splitting

Pass 17 Sep 2014 120,609 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 120,284 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Aug 2013 119,606 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 25 Sep 2012 113,869 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 30 Sep 2011 110,913 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2011 110,898 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 21 May 2010 135,148 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 98,122 miles

Engine management light on

Nearside front tyre tread cracking

Offside rear tyre has a cut in sidewall

Spare tyre defective

Pass 16 Jun 2008 90,182 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 84,399 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2007 84,399 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) locking device missing (3.5.1l)

nsf tyre perished

Pass 12 Jun 2006 80,158 miles

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

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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K444 KAP is a 2000 Lexus GS300 in Silver with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 K444 KAP, 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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K444 KAP is a 2000 Lexus GS300, first registered on 2 November 2000.

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