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GJ52 SZX

2002 Lexus GS300

Silver Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

146,289 mi
Last recorded146,289 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2019
Typical for 2002 Lexus GS30090,252 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ52 SZX
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 3 Dec 2019 146,289 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Nov 2018 135,767 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 132,711 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 128,781 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2016 128,781 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2015 126,262 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)

Pass 13 Aug 2014 123,472 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Aug 2013 121,495 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2013 121,474 miles

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

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

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

Fail 15 Feb 2012 115,490 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2012 115,490 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 107,777 miles

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

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

rear brake discs worn

Pass 22 Feb 2010 97,336 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)

Fail 22 Feb 2010 97,336 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2009 88,301 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 74,723 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2008 74,723 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2007 60,122 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2006 44,298 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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GJ52 SZX is a 2002 Lexus GS300 in Silver with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 GJ52 SZX, 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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What year was GJ52 SZX registered?

GJ52 SZX is a 2002 Lexus GS300, first registered on 31 December 2002.

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