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W423 KDY

2000 Lexus GS300

Blue Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

168,927 mi
Last recorded168,927 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2019
Typical for 2000 Lexus GS300102,702 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW423 KDY
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2019 168,927 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine covers & under trays fitted obscuring view of some components

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 17 Feb 2018 166,836 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2017 157,931 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Unable to inspect nearside and offside outer sills due to covers fitted

Under trays fitted preventing inspection of some underside components

Pass 12 Mar 2016 151,011 miles

Item(s) removed from drivers view prior to inspection

Nearside Rear fog lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Fail 12 Mar 2016 151,011 miles

Item(s) removed from drivers view prior to inspection

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear fog lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2015 143,060 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2014 134,157 miles

both headlamp images borderline pass.

Pass 30 Mar 2013 125,449 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2012 121,277 miles

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

offside front track rod end has slight play

Pass 10 Mar 2011 120,822 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 120,366 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 19,737 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2008 11,835 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 116,115 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2006 111,535 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2006 111,535 miles

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

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

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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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W423 KDY is a 2000 Lexus GS300 in Blue with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 W423 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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W423 KDY is a 2000 Lexus GS300, first registered on 10 May 2000.

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