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FD52 VYV

2002 Lexus GS300

Silver Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

153,078 mi
Last recorded153,078 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2016
Typical for 2002 Lexus GS30090,252 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD52 VYV
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2016 153,078 miles

Inner Body has slight corrosion sills corroded/damaged (6.1.B.2)

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

chassis corroded

o/s/r quarter panel damaged

undertray fitted/exhaust corroded

Pass 7 Mar 2013 151,537 miles

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

Fail 7 Mar 2013 151,537 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2012 145,540 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2012 145,523 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Feb 2011 136,124 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 120,867 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2009 119,408 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Dec 2009 119,408 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 112,285 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 97,175 miles

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

slight movement in steering rack mountings

Fail 9 Apr 2008 97,175 miles

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

slight movement in steering rack mountings

Pass 23 Apr 2007 75,605 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2007 73,807 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2006 51,891 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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FD52 VYV 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 73.3%.

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 FD52 VYV, 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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FD52 VYV is a 2002 Lexus GS300, first registered on 9 December 2002.

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