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H12 RAU

2002 Lexus GS300

Blue Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

133,634 mi
Last recorded133,634 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2018
Typical for 2002 Lexus GS30090,252 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH12 RAU
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2018 133,634 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Sep 2017 123,194 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2016 115,251 miles

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 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 11 Sep 2015 103,311 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 94,026 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 91,200 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2013 97,975 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Engine managment light on

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear tyre splitting on inside of tread

Pass 23 Aug 2012 89,402 miles

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)

both rear brake discs badly corroded / pitted

rear brake pads worn thin

Fail 23 Aug 2012 89,402 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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)

both rear brake discs badly corroded / pitted

rear brake pads worn thin

Pass 10 Aug 2011 79,862 miles

metal brake pipe to offside front flexi hose slightly corroded / pitted

rear brake pads wearing slightly thin

Fail 10 Aug 2011 79,862 miles

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

metal brake pipe to offside front flexi hose slightly corroded / pitted

rear brake pads wearing slightly thin

Pass 20 Jul 2010 66,988 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

both rear brake discs slightly corroded on inner sides

Fail 20 Jul 2010 66,988 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

both rear brake discs slightly corroded on inner sides

Pass 17 Aug 2009 57,982 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 49,520 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2007 49,520 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 Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Aug 2007 48,773 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 39,576 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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H12 RAU is a 2002 Lexus GS300 in Blue with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 H12 RAU, 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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H12 RAU is a 2002 Lexus GS300, first registered on 23 August 2002.

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