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GU52 FGK

2002 Lexus GS300

Blue Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

124,520 mi
Last recorded124,520 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2018
Typical for 2002 Lexus GS30090,252 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU52 FGK
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2018 124,520 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

vehicle has lowered suspension affecting suspension geometry and tyre wear

Fail 27 Feb 2018 124,520 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

vehicle has lowered suspension affecting suspension geometry and tyre wear

Pass 2 Mar 2017 119,057 miles

lowered suspension has altered the geometry causing tyres to wear as they have on inner edges

numerous suspension components rusting

rear of inner sill areas rusting

Fail 1 Mar 2017 119,050 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

lowered suspension has altered the geometry causing tyres to wear as they have on inner edges

numerous suspension components rusting

rear of inner sill areas rusting

Pass 2 Mar 2016 112,179 miles

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

Offside headlamp aim beam image weak.

Fail 19 Feb 2016 112,176 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect heavily obscure (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rearmost - pulled out. (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside headlamp aim beam image weak.

Pass 20 Feb 2015 107,986 miles

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

Offside Front 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 1 Mar 2014 105,266 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 1 Mar 2014 105,266 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 22 Mar 2013 88,225 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 25 May 2012 81,201 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 73,693 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2010 63,909 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2010 63,893 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

exhaust heat shield clamp missing

Pass 2 Jun 2009 56,029 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2009 56,027 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2008 51,243 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 44,797 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 38,686 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 FGK is a 2002 Lexus GS300 in Blue 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 GU52 FGK, 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 GU52 FGK registered?

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

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