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AY51 PHO

2002 Lexus GS300

Blue Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

172,760 mi
Last recorded172,760 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2017
Typical for 2002 Lexus GS30090,252 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY51 PHO
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2017 172,760 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 165,245 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 162,180 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 161,145 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Aug 2013 153,937 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Aug 2012 146,129 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 137,322 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 Aug 2011 137,322 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2010 125,806 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 116,030 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2008 115,951 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Jul 2008 115,951 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 92,454 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 67,453 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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AY51 PHO is a 2002 Lexus GS300 in Blue with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 AY51 PHO, 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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AY51 PHO is a 2002 Lexus GS300, first registered on 26 January 2002.

Is AY51 PHO safe to buy?

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