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AX51 FFK

2002 Lexus GS300

Silver Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

131,110 mi
Last recorded131,110 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2021
Typical for 2002 Lexus GS30090,252 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX51 FFK
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2021 131,110 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2021 130,595 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235x45zr17 97w (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 118,710 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust deteriated

Fail 21 Oct 2020 118,709 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust deteriated

vsc light on

Pass 18 Nov 2019 118,494 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Dec 2018 118,293 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 7 Dec 2017 118,020 miles

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

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

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

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

engine lamp on

under covers fitted

Pass 9 Nov 2016 117,648 miles

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

under covers fitted

Pass 4 Nov 2015 117,324 miles

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

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

under covers fitted

Pass 8 Oct 2014 116,907 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Oct 2013 116,536 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Aug 2012 115,975 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre tread low on both edges

Pass 12 Sep 2011 115,259 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre tread low on both edges

offside front tyre tread low on the inside edge

Pass 23 Sep 2010 114,517 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2009 111,649 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2008 106,931 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2008 106,931 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2007 101,773 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 89,245 miles

rear tyres near limit

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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AX51 FFK is a 2002 Lexus GS300 in Silver with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 AX51 FFK, 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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AX51 FFK is a 2002 Lexus GS300, first registered on 2 January 2002.

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