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W359 KDY

2000 Lexus GS300

Black Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

179,536 mi
Last recorded179,536 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2012
Typical for 2000 Lexus GS300102,702 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW359 KDY
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2012 179,536 miles

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

rear exhaust box n/s and o/s corroded

Pass 4 Jun 2010 170,713 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 154,685 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2009 154,685 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 May 2008 136,449 miles
Fail 30 May 2008 136,443 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Jun 2007 124,333 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 10 Jun 2006 111,333 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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W359 KDY is a 2000 Lexus GS300 in Black with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 W359 KDY, 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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What year was W359 KDY registered?

W359 KDY is a 2000 Lexus GS300, first registered on 10 May 2000.

Is W359 KDY safe to buy?

The MOT history for W359 KDY shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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