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2002 Lexus GS300

Silver Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2020
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

202,411 mi
Last recorded202,411 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2019
Typical for 2002 Lexus GS30090,252 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV52 GVG
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2019 202,411 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Dec 2017 179,174 miles

E.M.L on

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front tyre has outer sidewall damage

Pass 29 Sep 2016 178,630 miles

Battery loose but secure enough to meet the M.O.T. standards

EML On

Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front tyres 0.5mm on inner edge and 4.5mm over 3/4 of the tread (4.1.E.1)

Fail 29 Sep 2016 178,630 miles

Battery loose but secure enough to meet the M.O.T. standards

EML On

Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front tyres 0.5mm on inner edge and 4.5mm over 3/4 of the tread (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2015 176,067 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front tyre has outer sidewall damage

auxillary belt perished/cracked

engine management light on

Pass 29 Jul 2014 172,709 miles

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

exhaust corroded

Fail 26 Jul 2014 172,709 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 13 Jul 2013 166,708 miles

E.M.L on

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

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

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

auxillary belt perished/cracked

Pass 16 Jan 2013 154,276 miles

E.M.L on

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2012 144,523 miles

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

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

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

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

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)

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

both front tyres bald on inner edges

rear exhaust flanges corroded

Pass 10 Feb 2012 131,862 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 13 Aug 2011 117,262 miles

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

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

front discs liped

Pass 28 Feb 2011 103,553 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2010 87,253 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 86,952 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 76,419 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 25 Mar 2008 68,419 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 60,381 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2006 51,116 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2005 50,162 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)

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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GV52 GVG is a 2002 Lexus GS300 in Silver with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 GV52 GVG, 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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GV52 GVG is a 2002 Lexus GS300, first registered on 25 November 2002.

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