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DX52 JYR

2002 Lexus GS300

Blue Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

203,044 mi
Last recorded203,044 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2018
Typical for 2002 Lexus GS30090,252 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX52 JYR
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Fail 1 Dec 2018 203,044 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury mirror (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2017 194,983 miles

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

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

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

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

exhaust brackets corroded

surface corrosion underneath front and rear

Pass 13 Apr 2016 189,518 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner (3.5.1g)

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

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

steering rack bush's have play

Fail 13 Apr 2016 189,509 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner (3.5.1g)

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

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

steering rack bush's have play

Pass 14 Apr 2015 182,948 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2014 177,569 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both steering rack bush's have slight play

Pass 25 Mar 2013 172,792 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 167,604 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 159,504 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Feb 2010 149,333 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

steering rack has slight movement at rubber mountings

Pass 20 Feb 2009 139,235 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Jan 2008 119,514 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 97,074 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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DX52 JYR is a 2002 Lexus GS300 in Blue with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 DX52 JYR, 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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DX52 JYR is a 2002 Lexus GS300, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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