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KC02 WUL

2002 Lexus GS300

Silver Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

131,582 mi
Last recorded131,582 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2017
Typical for 2002 Lexus GS30090,252 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC02 WUL
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2017 131,582 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance both sides, bulbs ageing (1.1.A.3d)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides (1.7.5a)

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

engine management light illuminated

exhaust pipe and rear box corroded

Fail 16 Dec 2017 131,582 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance both sides, bulbs ageing (1.1.A.3d)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides (1.7.5a)

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

engine management light illuminated

exhaust pipe and rear box corroded

Pass 23 Dec 2016 125,113 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 23 Dec 2016 125,113 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 11 Dec 2015 115,462 miles

EML on

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint outer ball joint play (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front tyre cracking badly in tread

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear brakes not visible

Fail 8 Dec 2015 115,460 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' scratched from prolonged use of deteriorated wiper blade (8.3.1d)

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

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

EML on

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint outer ball joint play (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front tyre cracking badly in tread

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear brakes not visible

Pass 18 Dec 2014 108,611 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine light on dash

Fail 18 Dec 2014 108,611 miles

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

engine light on dash

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Nov 2013 103,869 miles

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT STAYS ON

Pass 6 Dec 2012 101,044 miles

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT STAYS ON

Fail 5 Dec 2012 101,016 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT STAYS ON

Pass 8 Dec 2011 95,899 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

EM light on

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

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Dec 2010 90,127 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 81,782 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 73,569 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 64,887 miles

Nearside Rear 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 13 Dec 2006 56,056 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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KC02 WUL is a 2002 Lexus GS300 in Silver with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 KC02 WUL, 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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KC02 WUL is a 2002 Lexus GS300, first registered on 10 July 2002.

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