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W446 KDY

2000 Lexus GS300

Blue Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

120,460 mi
Last recorded120,460 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2017
Typical for 2000 Lexus GS300102,702 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW446 KDY
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2017 120,460 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2017 120,460 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

registration plate insecure rear (6.3.1b)

Pass 25 Feb 2016 115,282 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both (1.7.5a)

Internal lights adjusted to recheck lights

Oil leak

Fail 24 Feb 2016 115,282 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both (1.7.5a)

Internal lights adjusted to recheck lights

Nail in o/s/f tyre

Oil leak

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

Fail 6 Mar 2015 108,551 miles

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

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 108,551 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 25 Mar 2014 101,116 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 25 Mar 2014 101,115 miles

Offside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 8 Apr 2013 86,246 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 83,640 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 80,243 miles

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

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

rear discs pitted

Pass 29 Apr 2010 74,297 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2010 74,295 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

exhaust system heavily corroded in parts of centre to rear sections

n/s/rear brake has slight binding

Pass 17 Apr 2009 66,743 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 62,059 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 49,325 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 47,346 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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W446 KDY is a 2000 Lexus GS300 in Blue with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 W446 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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W446 KDY is a 2000 Lexus GS300, first registered on 10 May 2000.

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