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GD52 RKU

2002 Lexus GS300

Gold Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2022
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

158,965 mi
Last recorded158,965 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2021
Typical for 2002 Lexus GS30090,252 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD52 RKU
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2002
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2021 158,965 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Jun 2021 158,928 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

front exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 21 Dec 2019 150,405 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2018 141,502 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2017 136,391 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2016 131,057 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2015 126,672 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2015 120,663 miles

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

nsr tyre two cuts in wall,slight bind on front brakes

Pass 5 Nov 2013 111,614 miles

Exhaust corroded

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 11 Oct 2012 104,620 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2011 100,940 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2010 96,772 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 2 Sep 2009 92,775 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2008 81,442 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2007 68,452 miles

corrosion to exhaust joints

Pass 6 Sep 2006 54,210 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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GD52 RKU is a 2002 Lexus GS300 in Gold with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 GD52 RKU, 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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GD52 RKU is a 2002 Lexus GS300, first registered on 9 September 2002.

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