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GN52 OYV

2002 Lexus GS300

Silver Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2022
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

143,536 mi
Last recorded143,536 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2021
Typical for 2002 Lexus GS30090,252 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN52 OYV
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2021 143,536 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2020 138,629 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2020 138,629 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 133,558 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2019 133,556 miles

Central Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 128,212 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2018 128,212 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2017 122,740 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake slight bind noted

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

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

exhaust system slightly deteriorated

Pass 9 Mar 2016 110,846 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Feb 2015 99,059 miles

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

engine management light illuminated on dash

Pass 11 Feb 2014 85,484 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 80,756 miles

exhaust system corroded

Pass 19 Oct 2012 78,133 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)

both rear exhaust silencers corroded

n/s/f tyre wearing on edges

Pass 27 Sep 2011 73,487 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2011 73,485 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2010 69,892 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 64,919 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 60,010 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 48,462 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2008 48,462 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2007 43,831 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 38,192 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2006 38,190 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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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GN52 OYV is a 2002 Lexus GS300 in Silver with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 GN52 OYV, 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 GN52 OYV registered?

GN52 OYV is a 2002 Lexus GS300, first registered on 2 September 2002.

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