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LJ52 OAH

2002 Lexus GS300

Black Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2020
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

149,315 mi
Last recorded149,315 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2019
Typical for 2002 Lexus GS30090,252 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ52 OAH
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2019 149,315 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Dec 2017 130,371 miles

Both front tyres heavily worn on inner edges

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

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)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2016 121,630 miles

Both front tyres worn heavily on inner edges

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2015 111,670 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Jul 2015 108,946 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2015 108,946 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 103,598 miles

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

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

n/s front tyre cut on outer wall /not showing cords

rear exhaust box slightly rusty

traction control light on

Fail 18 Aug 2014 103,598 miles

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

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

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

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

n/s front tyre cut on outer wall /not showing cords

rear exhaust box slightly rusty

traction control light on

unable to see rear brake pads on test

Pass 14 Aug 2013 96,003 miles

rear brake disc faces corroded.

exhaust joints corroded.

o/s headlamp and main beam lamp milky.

o/s wiper blade slightly smeary.

Fail 14 Aug 2013 96,003 miles

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

exhaust joints corroded.

o/s headlamp and main beam lamp milky.

o/s wiper blade slightly smeary.

rear brake disc faces corroded.

Pass 6 Sep 2012 88,922 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

exhaust heatshield loose and rattles

offside headlight on high limit

oil on nearside under car

slight pitting rear brake discs

two bulbs not working in centre brakelight

Pass 8 Sep 2011 81,598 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 72,517 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 64,806 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2009 54,806 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Oct 2008 57,080 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2007 41,781 miles

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

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

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

both front tyres worn badly on iner edges advise replace

Fail 22 Oct 2007 41,781 miles

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

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

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

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

both front tyres worn badly on iner edges advise replace

Fail 20 Oct 2006 26,404 miles

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 20 Oct 2006 26,404 miles

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

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

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 11 Nov 2005 12,904 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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LJ52 OAH is a 2002 Lexus GS300 in Black with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LJ52 OAH, 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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LJ52 OAH is a 2002 Lexus GS300, first registered on 3 September 2002.

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