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HG51 RYP

2002 Lexus GS300

Silver Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

200,308 mi
Last recorded200,308 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2017
Typical for 2002 Lexus GS30090,252 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG51 RYP
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2017 200,308 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 25 Jan 2017 200,308 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Oct 2015 195,542 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 191,626 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Jul 2013 181,496 miles

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 2 Jul 2013 181,491 miles

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

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 12 Jun 2012 172,702 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2011 158,205 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2010 142,749 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Jun 2010 142,749 miles

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

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 May 2009 126,843 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 May 2008 111,317 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 95,279 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 74,419 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)

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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HG51 RYP is a 2002 Lexus GS300 in Silver with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 HG51 RYP, 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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HG51 RYP is a 2002 Lexus GS300, first registered on 2 January 2002.

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