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AU02 ULP

2002 Lexus GS300

Silver Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

153,380 mi
Last recorded153,380 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2017
Typical for 2002 Lexus GS30090,252 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU02 ULP
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2017 153,380 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2016 141,682 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2015 125,171 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside rear inner position lamp not working

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

Fail 19 Nov 2015 125,171 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside rear inner position lamp not working

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

Pass 12 Nov 2014 108,196 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Engine light staying on

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

Nearside and offside front brake pads getting low

Nearside and offside rear brake discs corroded

Nearside front tyre cut on outer wall

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Nov 2013 97,146 miles

Engine management light staying on

Nearside and offside front tyres worn unevenly(offside front near legal limit)

Nearside rear brake disc badly corroded

Nearside rear tyre worn unevenly

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 28 Nov 2013 97,146 miles

Engine management light staying on

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside and offside front tyres worn unevenly(offside front near legal limit)

Nearside rear brake disc badly corroded

Nearside rear tyre worn unevenly

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 23 Nov 2012 80,759 miles

Engine management light staying on

Nearside and offside front brake discs worn

Fail 23 Nov 2012 80,759 miles

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

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

Engine management light staying on

Nearside and offside front brake discs worn

Pass 11 Nov 2011 64,529 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

rear discs worn (nearside corroded)

Pass 30 Nov 2010 50,422 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 30,622 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2009 27,614 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 24,577 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 20,751 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 17,130 miles

DAMAGE TO N/S/F TYRE SIDE WALL

O/S/F TYRE WORN ON INSIDE EDGE

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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AU02 ULP is a 2002 Lexus GS300 in Silver with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 AU02 ULP, 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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AU02 ULP is a 2002 Lexus GS300, first registered on 23 March 2002.

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