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GX52 VNB

2002 Lexus GS300

Silver Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

150,902 mi
Last recorded150,902 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2018
Typical for 2002 Lexus GS30090,252 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX52 VNB
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2018 150,902 miles

Nearside Front door mirror glass missing

Fail 5 Feb 2018 150,901 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front door mirror glass missing

Pass 21 Feb 2017 140,496 miles

Offside Rear tyre cut but not deep enough to reach cords

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 21 Feb 2017 140,496 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Coolant leak ()

Offside Rear tyre cut but not deep enough to reach cords

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2016 128,839 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2016 128,839 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2015 117,765 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2015 117,765 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2014 105,865 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2013 89,345 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

brake fluid low

deteriation centre to rear exhaust

front no plate slightly insecure

osf wiper poor

slight bind osf brake

slight play top colum bush

Fail 26 Mar 2013 89,273 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake fluid low

deteriation centre to rear exhaust

front no plate slightly insecure

osf wiper poor

slight bind osf brake

slight play top colum bush

Pass 27 Mar 2012 78,720 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2012 78,720 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 Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Mar 2011 70,071 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 1 Mar 2010 62,031 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 52,602 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 44,166 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2008 44,166 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Mar 2007 37,898 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2006 26,847 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2006 26,847 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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GX52 VNB is a 2002 Lexus GS300 in Silver with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 GX52 VNB, 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 GX52 VNB registered?

GX52 VNB is a 2002 Lexus GS300, first registered on 25 October 2002.

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