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AV52 GVA

2002 Lexus GS300

Black Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

146,295 mi
Last recorded146,295 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2018
Typical for 2002 Lexus GS30090,252 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV52 GVA
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2018 146,295 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2017 140,023 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

engine M.I.L on

Fail 19 Dec 2017 140,019 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

engine M.I.L on

Pass 1 Dec 2016 128,451 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 30 Nov 2016 128,449 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

all tyres look very low on air

Pass 21 Dec 2015 122,908 miles

oil leaks

steering rack mounting rubbers worn

Fail 21 Dec 2015 122,607 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

oil leaks

steering rack mounting rubbers worn

Pass 1 Dec 2014 116,592 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

both front wipers smearing screen

Fail 1 Dec 2014 116,592 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

both front wipers smearing screen

Fail 22 Nov 2014 116,409 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 29 Nov 2013 109,565 miles

both head lamp protect lens covers very clowdy

rear number plate very loose

small chip on driverside of windowscreen

Fail 29 Nov 2013 109,565 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

both head lamp protect lens covers very clowdy

rear number plate very loose

small chip on driverside of windowscreen

bonet does not lock when shut

Pass 19 Nov 2012 100,295 miles

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

cracking in tread of nearside rear tyre

Pass 14 Nov 2011 87,970 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2010 86,906 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 82,860 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 79,327 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2007 67,473 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES STARTING TO WEAR ON EDGES

BOTH REAR TYRES 3mm OF TREAD REMAINING. (LEGAL LIMIT IS 1.6mm).

Pass 29 Jun 2006 38,745 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2006 38,738 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c) DANGEROUS

grease leaking from near side front lower ball pin gaiter

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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AV52 GVA is a 2002 Lexus GS300 in Black with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 AV52 GVA, 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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AV52 GVA is a 2002 Lexus GS300, first registered on 30 September 2002.

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