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W426 KDY

2000 Lexus GS300

Silver Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

151,680 mi
Last recorded151,680 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2017
Typical for 2000 Lexus GS300102,702 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW426 KDY
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2017 151,680 miles

front radiator support panel surface corroded

offside and nearside inner sills surface corroded

rear subframe has surface corrosion

Fail 14 Oct 2017 151,676 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

front radiator support panel surface corroded

offside and nearside inner sills surface corroded

rear subframe has surface corrosion

Pass 1 Nov 2016 147,007 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 142,047 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 137,448 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 131,249 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2013 131,249 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Nov 2012 125,327 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 109,668 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear brake discs pitted

Fail 21 Nov 2011 109,668 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear brake discs pitted

Pass 14 Dec 2010 104,801 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 22 Dec 2009 99,232 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2009 99,220 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jan 2009 91,627 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2009 91,604 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Jan 2008 74,359 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 69,915 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 61,936 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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W426 KDY is a 2000 Lexus GS300 in Silver with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 W426 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 W426 KDY registered?

W426 KDY is a 2000 Lexus GS300, first registered on 10 May 2000.

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