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HJ51 ALO

2002 Lexus GS300

Silver Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2025
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

106,932 mi
Last recorded106,932 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2024
Typical for 2002 Lexus GS30090,252 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ51 ALO
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2024 106,932 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2023 105,820 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2022 104,691 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2021 103,519 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 102,400 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2019 101,681 miles

engine management warning lamp on

Fail 16 Oct 2019 101,681 miles

engine management warning lamp on

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Oct 2018 98,993 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

There is some movement in the steering rack lateral support bush.

Fail 15 Oct 2018 98,993 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

There is some movement in the steering rack lateral support bush.

Pass 16 Oct 2017 96,587 miles

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt lower (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Oct 2017 96,587 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt lower (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Oct 2016 93,024 miles

both rear exhaust silencers corroding where they join the centre pipes

front brake pads worn very low

o/s/f tyre cut in the tread

Pass 15 Mar 2016 91,114 miles

front brake pads worn low

Fail 15 Mar 2016 91,114 miles

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

front brake pads worn low

Pass 19 Mar 2015 87,020 miles

n/s/f tyre gouge in the outer sidewall

o/s/r tyre tread wearing low in the centre and has a gouge in the outer sidewall

Pass 10 Feb 2014 81,772 miles

n/s/f tyre,deep gouges in outer sidewall,the o/s/r also has a gouge

rear exhaust silencer,flange joints with centre pipes corroding

Fail 10 Feb 2014 81,772 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/f tyre,deep gouges in outer sidewall,the o/s/r also has a gouge

rear exhaust silencer,flange joints with centre pipes corroding

Fail 12 Feb 2013 77,911 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

o/s/r tyre small cut in the outer sidewall

two gouges in the n/s/f tyre outer sidewall

Pass 12 Feb 2013 77,911 miles

o/s/r tyre small cut in the outer sidewall

two gouges in the n/s/f tyre outer sidewall

Pass 21 Feb 2012 72,293 miles

rear nunber plate discolouring

Pass 22 Feb 2011 66,746 miles

front brake pads worn very low

Pass 8 Feb 2010 61,260 miles

exhaust,flange joints between rear silencers and centre pipes corroding

Fail 19 Jan 2009 55,781 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2009 55,781 miles

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

Fail 11 Dec 2007 49,363 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

REAR BRAKE PADS WEARING LOW

Pass 11 Dec 2007 49,363 miles

REAR BRAKE PADS WEARING LOW

Pass 6 Dec 2006 41,580 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2006 41,577 miles

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

nearside and offside front tyre inner treads wearing low.

Pass 23 Nov 2005 33,847 miles

SEVERAL CUTS IN N/S/R TYRE OUTER SIDEWALL

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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HJ51 ALO is a 2002 Lexus GS300 in Silver with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 HJ51 ALO, 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 HJ51 ALO registered?

HJ51 ALO is a 2002 Lexus GS300, first registered on 4 January 2002.

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