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AO52 EZE

2002 Lexus GS300

Blue Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

132,349 mi
Last recorded132,349 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2015
Typical for 2002 Lexus GS30090,252 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO52 EZE
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc
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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2015 132,349 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear brake discs (3.5.1i)

engine management light on

Fail 23 Sep 2015 132,258 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush plus boot split (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

both head lights misting

eml light on

nearside front tyre wearing inner edge

oil leak

Pass 23 Sep 2014 123,886 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 105,469 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2011 89,565 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 71,225 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2008 51,736 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Dec 2008 51,736 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2008 50,221 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2008 50,219 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2007 42,815 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 33,684 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2005 19,440 miles

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

offside rear tyre worn on edges

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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AO52 EZE is a 2002 Lexus GS300 in Blue with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2002 Lexus GS300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.7% with a typical mileage of 90,252 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 AO52 EZE, 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 24 years old, this Lexus GS300 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AO52 EZE is a 2002 Lexus GS300, first registered on 8 November 2002.

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