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AY02 BVU

2002 Lexus GS300

Silver Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2020
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

146,065 mi
Last recorded146,065 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2019
Typical for 2002 Lexus GS30090,252 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY02 BVU
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2019 146,065 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 16 Jul 2018 142,186 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2017 133,273 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear one of the two starting to parish (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint track control arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear one of the two starting to parish (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2016 126,205 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2015 111,155 miles

exhaust heat sheilds are loose

offside and nearside rear lower arm outer bushes are worn

offside front tyre inner wall is damaged

partial inspection only of nearside front seat belt. child seat fitted

rear brake pads look low

slight lift in offside front lower ball joint

slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

steering rack is damp

Pass 25 Jul 2014 94,618 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jul 2013 82,479 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front and rear tyre treads are cracked

Pass 2 Aug 2012 77,804 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 73,840 miles

Seat belt pre-tensioner has been activated

Pass 10 Aug 2010 68,253 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 67,351 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 62,502 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 23 Jan 2007 58,760 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2007 58,751 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 22 Feb 2006 50,547 miles

front tyres in poor codition/ worn on edges/and have small cuts

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
Full Lexus GS300 reliability report

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AY02 BVU is a 2002 Lexus GS300 in Silver with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 AY02 BVU, 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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AY02 BVU is a 2002 Lexus GS300, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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