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FD51 RJU

2002 Lexus GS300

Silver Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

149,514 mi
Last recorded149,514 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2015
Typical for 2002 Lexus GS30090,252 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD51 RJU
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2015 149,514 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Mar 2014 142,862 miles

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

O/S/R exhaust pipe slightly blowing

Fail 11 Mar 2014 142,862 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

O/S/R exhaust pipe slightly blowing

Fail 13 Mar 2013 136,239 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2013 136,239 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 131,103 miles

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

n/s/r lower outer hub bush has slight play

o/s/r tyre wearing on the inner edge

Fail 26 Mar 2012 131,103 miles

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

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

n/s/r lower outer hub bush has slight play

o/s/r tyre wearing on the inner edge

Pass 18 Mar 2011 124,552 miles

Dampness around the steering rack

N/S/R lower outer wheel hub bush has slight play, possible causing tyre wear

O/S/R lower outer wheel hub bush has slight play

Fail 14 Mar 2011 124,552 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Dampness around the steering rack

N/S/R lower outer wheel hub bush has slight play, possible causing tyre wear

O/S/R lower outer wheel hub bush has slight play

Pass 17 Mar 2010 117,007 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 110,519 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2008 101,790 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 18 Mar 2008 101,790 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 93,689 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2006 64,667 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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FD51 RJU is a 2002 Lexus GS300 in Silver with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FD51 RJU, 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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FD51 RJU is a 2002 Lexus GS300, first registered on 25 January 2002.

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