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GY52 LHW

2002 Lexus GS300

Bronze Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2023
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

157,260 mi
Last recorded157,260 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2022
Typical for 2002 Lexus GS30090,252 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY52 LHW
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2002
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2022 157,260 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2021 143,937 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 139,002 miles

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Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 131,154 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 127,295 miles

EML light on

Front brake discs lipped

Fail 13 Apr 2018 127,292 miles

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

EML light on

Front brake discs lipped

Pass 10 Apr 2017 119,654 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn to legal limit

Pass 11 Apr 2016 113,565 miles

engine oil leak

BOOT PRESCRIBED AREA NOT PRESENTED EMPTY FOR M,OT TEST

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front tyre devoid of tread on outer edge

Nearside headlamp lens slightly deteriated

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

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

Offside headlamp lens slightly deteriated

battery security requires further attension

Pass 8 Apr 2015 102,856 miles

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Fail 8 Apr 2015 102,853 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame 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)

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

poor viewing of brakes

Oil leak

Pass 1 Apr 2014 89,229 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 83,303 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2012 77,204 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2011 67,995 miles

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

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge.

offside front tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 24 Jun 2010 63,587 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2009 56,242 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 47,818 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 34,579 miles

front tyres worn on outer edges

rear brake pads appear low, advise full inspection

Pass 29 Jun 2006 18,697 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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GY52 LHW is a 2002 Lexus GS300 in Bronze with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 GY52 LHW, 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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GY52 LHW is a 2002 Lexus GS300, first registered on 26 September 2002.

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