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FD02 PKV

2002 Lexus GS300

Silver Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

153,052 mi
Last recorded153,052 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2019
Typical for 2002 Lexus GS30090,252 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD02 PKV
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2019 153,052 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Both rear sections of exhaust corroded and holed (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

eml on

Fail 20 Aug 2019 153,052 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Both rear sections of exhaust corroded and holed (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

eml on

Pass 10 Jul 2018 143,014 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

exhaust system in poor condition

Fail 9 Jul 2018 143,014 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

exhaust system in poor condition

Pass 21 Jul 2017 139,027 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has damage to side walls

Fail 19 Jul 2017 139,027 miles

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

front brake excessively fluctuating both (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear tyre has damage to side walls

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

Pass 12 Jul 2016 136,944 miles

Offside Front 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 10 Jun 2015 134,140 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn on outer edge

engine management light on

Fail 1 Jun 2015 134,140 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

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

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

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

both front tyres worn on outer edge

engine management light on

Pass 24 May 2014 122,698 miles
Pass 11 May 2013 117,455 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2012 110,729 miles
Pass 28 May 2011 108,735 miles
Fail 27 May 2010 107,586 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 27 May 2010 107,586 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 May 2009 94,122 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 77,646 miles

plastic cover under the car

Fail 9 May 2008 77,577 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

plastic cover under the car

Pass 10 May 2007 63,904 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 51,950 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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FD02 PKV is a 2002 Lexus GS300 in Silver with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 FD02 PKV, 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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FD02 PKV is a 2002 Lexus GS300, first registered on 20 May 2002.

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