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BU52 MTY

2002 Lexus GS300

Blue Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

156,586 mi
Last recorded156,586 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2012
Typical for 2002 Lexus GS30090,252 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU52 MTY
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 28 Sep 2012 156,586 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

OSF Tyre has Minor Damage to Outer Sidewall

Pass 28 Sep 2012 156,586 miles

OSF Tyre has Minor Damage to Outer Sidewall

Pass 29 Sep 2011 143,185 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2010 130,724 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 113,469 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2009 113,339 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Sep 2008 99,945 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2007 84,184 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

rear brake pads appear to be worn low

rear bumper damaged

rear registration plate slightly deteriorated (not likely to be misresd)

spare wheel missing

Pass 17 Sep 2007 84,184 miles

rear brake pads appear to be worn low

rear bumper damaged

rear registration plate slightly deteriorated (not likely to be misresd)

spare wheel missing

Pass 21 Sep 2006 68,593 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2006 68,591 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

off side front fog light lens broken

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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BU52 MTY is a 2002 Lexus GS300 in Blue with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BU52 MTY, 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 BU52 MTY registered?

BU52 MTY is a 2002 Lexus GS300, first registered on 30 September 2002.

Is BU52 MTY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU52 MTY shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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