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KC51 KBK

2002 Lexus GS300

Blue Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

111,837 mi
Last recorded111,837 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2021
Typical for 2002 Lexus GS30090,252 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC51 KBK
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2021 111,837 miles

steering rack slight leak

Pass 8 Feb 2020 108,503 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2020 108,503 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Feb 2019 107,332 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2018 106,593 miles

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

Fail 12 Feb 2018 106,591 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2017 105,363 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 104,856 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2015 103,517 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2014 101,172 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Feb 2014 101,172 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2013 99,346 miles

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

Fail 11 Feb 2013 99,346 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2012 94,743 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2012 94,743 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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

engine management light on

offside rear tyre worn inner edge

Pass 16 Feb 2011 89,700 miles

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)

Fail 9 Feb 2011 89,679 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

EM light on

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre badly out of shape

Pass 16 Feb 2010 83,776 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2009 76,402 miles

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

Oil leak

rear registration plate delaminated

Pass 12 Feb 2008 66,798 miles

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

engine light on dash

under shelds fitted to under side of car

Pass 14 Feb 2007 60,249 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2006 48,565 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)

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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KC51 KBK is a 2002 Lexus GS300 in Blue with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 KC51 KBK, 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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KC51 KBK is a 2002 Lexus GS300, first registered on 21 February 2002.

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