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DA51 MWF

2002 Lexus GS300

Red Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2023
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

178,981 mi
Last recorded178,981 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2022
Typical for 2002 Lexus GS30090,252 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA51 MWF
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2022 178,981 miles

Offside Front Outer Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jan 2022 178,971 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 172,393 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material before flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 9 Jan 2021 172,342 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material before flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Parking brake low effort

Pass 21 Jan 2020 166,010 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 20 Jan 2020 166,004 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Jan 2019 157,697 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2018 143,984 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 23 Jan 2018 143,974 miles

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced both sides (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 6 Mar 2017 143,878 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner wheelarches (2.4.A.3)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 139,311 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 136,712 miles

brake pipes rusty

Pass 4 Jun 2014 130,993 miles

28% rear brake inbalance

front suspension rear bushes perishing

slight play rear suspension upper bushes/ball joints

slight play/noise front anti roll bar bushes

Fail 27 May 2014 130,856 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

28% rear brake inbalance

front suspension rear bushes perishing

slight play rear suspension upper bushes/ball joints

slight play/noise front anti roll bar bushes

Fail 15 Jun 2013 124,541 miles

Front suspension arm bushes cracked

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 15 Jun 2013 124,541 miles

Front suspension arm bushes cracked

Pass 25 Jun 2012 116,352 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2012 116,352 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Air freshners hanging from mirror

Warpage in both front discs

slight damage in the center of the windscreen

Pass 17 Jun 2011 108,877 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 102,539 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 95,960 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 89,418 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2008 89,418 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2007 83,072 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2006 76,733 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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DA51 MWF is a 2002 Lexus GS300 in Red with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 DA51 MWF, 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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DA51 MWF is a 2002 Lexus GS300, first registered on 11 January 2002.

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