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GV52 XZU

2002 Lexus GS300 SE Auto

Bronze Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

131,286 mi
Last recorded131,286 miles
Recorded on6 May 2017
Typical for 2002 Lexus GS300 SE Auto102,416 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV52 XZU
MakeLexus
ModelGS300 SE Auto
Year2002
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 May 2017 131,286 miles
Fail 6 May 2017 131,286 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 May 2016 124,032 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2015 118,431 miles
Pass 3 May 2014 109,089 miles
Pass 4 May 2013 105,768 miles
Fail 4 May 2013 105,768 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 May 2012 102,766 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2012 102,756 miles

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

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

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear wheels need removing to examine brake pad condition

Pass 6 May 2011 95,532 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2011 95,376 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2010 84,423 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2009 74,349 miles

nail also low read nearside front tyre

Fail 27 Apr 2009 74,349 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

nail also low read nearside front tyre

Pass 29 Apr 2008 63,665 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2007 46,851 miles

How Reliable is the Lexus GS300 SE Auto?

Based on 2,088 MOT tests across 331 vehicles.

76.2%
Pass Rate
6,520
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
331
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 121
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 47
position lamp(s) not working 36
Stop lamp not working 29
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 29
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GV52 XZU is a 2002 Lexus GS300 SE Auto in Bronze with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2002 Lexus GS300 SE Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.4% with a typical mileage of 102,416 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 SE Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 121 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GV52 XZU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus GS300 SE Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 24 years old, this Lexus GS300 SE Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GV52 XZU registered?

GV52 XZU is a 2002 Lexus GS300 SE Auto, first registered on 17 December 2002.

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