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GU52 FGN

2002 Lexus GS300

Blue Lpg 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

175,851 mi
Last recorded175,851 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2023
Typical for 2002 Lexus GS30090,252 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU52 FGN
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeLpg
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2023 175,851 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2022 166,010 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2021 159,819 miles

Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in zone b (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Aug 2021 159,815 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in zone b (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2020 157,967 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Aug 2020 157,722 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jul 2019 152,882 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jul 2019 152,882 miles

Central Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2018 143,848 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2018 143,848 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2017 137,175 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)

Pass 5 Jul 2016 128,320 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush BOTH FRONT (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Jul 2016 128,320 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush BOTH FRONT (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 May 2015 114,591 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 104,306 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)

Pass 10 May 2013 93,497 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 90,083 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 86,718 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 79,696 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 74,756 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 68,632 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 62,075 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 54,500 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 FGN is a 2002 Lexus GS300 in Blue with a 2,997cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 FGN, 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 FGN registered?

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

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The MOT history for GU52 FGN shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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