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BT02 AEB

2002 Lexus GS300

Silver Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

133,099 mi
Last recorded133,099 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2019
Typical for 2002 Lexus GS30090,252 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT02 AEB
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Fail 7 Feb 2019 133,099 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn TOP (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases PIPE BROKEN (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm BALD OUTER EDGE (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Dec 2017 131,952 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 17 Nov 2017 131,241 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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 16 Nov 2016 126,039 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 120,619 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 112,552 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 107,623 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 103,926 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 22 Jun 2011 98,692 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 92,941 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 87,100 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Apr 2008 78,017 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 70,670 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 62,789 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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BT02 AEB is a 2002 Lexus GS300 in Silver 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 BT02 AEB, 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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What year was BT02 AEB registered?

BT02 AEB is a 2002 Lexus GS300, first registered on 30 May 2002.

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