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GU52 FGF

2002 Lexus IS300

Silver Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

203,981 mi
Last recorded203,981 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2019
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS30084,009 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU52 FGF
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2019 203,981 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2018 199,522 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 195,690 miles

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both sides hub carrier (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Sep 2017 195,690 miles

Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed both sides (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both sides hub carrier (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2016 190,800 miles

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Sep 2016 190,800 miles

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

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 185,658 miles

Nearside Rear Lower hub bush has slight play

Fail 26 Sep 2014 180,438 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2014 180,438 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 174,358 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Sep 2012 169,505 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 161,965 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2011 161,950 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 25 Sep 2010 153,481 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2010 152,671 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 1 Oct 2009 130,450 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 22 Sep 2008 109,626 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2008 109,585 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 27 Aug 2008 107,581 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Sep 2007 90,964 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 74,720 miles

How Reliable is the Lexus IS300?

Based on 34,961 MOT tests across 2,047 vehicles.

78.1%
Pass Rate
5,420
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
2,047
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,456
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 584
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 542
position lamp(s) not working 432
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 414
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GU52 FGF is a 2002 Lexus IS300 in Silver with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2002 Lexus IS300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.2% with a typical mileage of 84,009 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 IS300 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,456 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GU52 FGF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus IS300 typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 24 years old, this Lexus IS300 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GU52 FGF registered?

GU52 FGF is a 2002 Lexus IS300, first registered on 18 September 2002.

Is GU52 FGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU52 FGF shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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