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AX02 KNZ

2002 Lexus GS300

Silver Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

158,584 mi
Last recorded158,584 miles
Recorded on6 May 2021
Typical for 2002 Lexus GS30090,252 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX02 KNZ
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 May 2021 158,584 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 144,708 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 135,274 miles

OIL LIGHT ON DASH

SLIGHT PLAY IN SUSPENSION

Pass 21 Feb 2017 120,104 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 21 Feb 2017 120,103 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2015 108,707 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2015 108,702 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 22 Oct 2014 101,571 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 89,081 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear exhaust boxes corroded.

cuts in n/s/f and n/s/r tyre outer side wall.

o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge.

Pass 31 Oct 2012 76,634 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2011 62,442 miles

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

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

The n/s front tyre is cut on the outer side wall.

The n/s rear tyre is wearing on the edges.

Pass 3 Sep 2010 50,508 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2010 50,508 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2009 47,348 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 44,531 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 43,099 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 39,346 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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AX02 KNZ is a 2002 Lexus GS300 in Silver with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 AX02 KNZ, 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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AX02 KNZ is a 2002 Lexus GS300, first registered on 25 July 2002.

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