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GL51 WSZ

2002 Lexus GS300

Silver Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

229,040 mi
Last recorded229,040 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2024
Typical for 2002 Lexus GS30090,252 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL51 WSZ
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2024 229,040 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2023 222,275 miles

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 2 Nov 2022 213,315 miles

both headlight lens misty

slight oil leak

Fail 24 Oct 2022 213,085 miles

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

Offside Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

both headlight lens misty

slight oil leak

Pass 23 Nov 2021 204,785 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2020 190,979 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2020 190,979 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Jan 2019 178,282 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2019 178,282 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 22 Dec 2017 168,362 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2017 168,362 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2016 159,714 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2016 159,711 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2015 138,952 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2015 138,741 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Oct 2014 130,472 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 121,457 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 113,936 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 102,837 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2011 102,835 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2010 89,310 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 78,706 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 68,027 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 59,379 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2006 53,635 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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GL51 WSZ is a 2002 Lexus GS300 in Silver with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 GL51 WSZ, 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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GL51 WSZ is a 2002 Lexus GS300, first registered on 5 January 2002.

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