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GU52 FFY

2002 Lexus GS300

Gold Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2024
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

83,868 mi
Last recorded83,868 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2023
Typical for 2002 Lexus GS30090,252 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU52 FFY
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2002
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2023 83,868 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2023 83,868 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2022 82,442 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

sill covers fitted

suspension parts very rusty

Pass 1 Nov 2021 81,182 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2021 81,179 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 80,199 miles

Front slight exhaust blow

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Oct 2020 80,174 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2019 79,119 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2018 77,732 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flex (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2017 76,036 miles

Nearside Outer sill covers fitted

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill edge (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer sill covers fitted

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill edge (2.4.A.3)

Fail 9 Oct 2017 75,976 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded main to flex (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing 1 (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing 1 (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded main to flex (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Outer sill covers fitted

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill edge (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer sill covers fitted

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill edge (2.4.A.3)

Pass 26 Aug 2016 73,920 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILL BACKING (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded MAIN TO FLEX (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILL BACKING (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded MAIN TO FLEX (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Aug 2015 72,035 miles

Nearside Front Lower engine oil leak

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill backing (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded to flex (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flex (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill backing (2.4.A.3)

Pass 12 Aug 2014 69,710 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 68,790 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight damage to offside front tyre wall

Pass 10 Sep 2012 65,761 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 61,413 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2010 56,125 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 49,337 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 44,019 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2008 44,019 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2007 37,201 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 28,547 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2005 20,287 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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GU52 FFY is a 2002 Lexus GS300 in Gold with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 GU52 FFY, 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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GU52 FFY is a 2002 Lexus GS300, first registered on 18 September 2002.

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