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BV02 FPN

2002 Lexus GS300

Bronze Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

101,891 mi
Last recorded101,891 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2016
Typical for 2002 Lexus GS30090,252 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV02 FPN
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2002
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2016 101,891 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2014 98,779 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Dec 2013 97,488 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

engine management light on

Pass 23 Dec 2013 97,488 miles

engine management light on

Pass 19 Dec 2012 94,319 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2011 86,775 miles

middle exhaust heat shield adrift

Pass 19 Jul 2010 82,508 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 76,226 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 72,090 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2007 72,089 miles

Front registration plate not displaying a BSAU 145d marking (6.3.3b)

Front registration plate not displaying the name of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

Front registration plate not displaying the postcode of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

Rear registration plate not displaying a BSAU 145d marking (6.3.3b)

Rear registration plate not displaying the name of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

Rear registration plate not displaying the postcode of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

Pass 5 Jun 2006 69,494 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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BV02 FPN is a 2002 Lexus GS300 in Bronze with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 BV02 FPN, 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 BV02 FPN registered?

BV02 FPN is a 2002 Lexus GS300, first registered on 5 April 2002.

Is BV02 FPN safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV02 FPN shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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