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PY51 LVT

2002 Lexus GS300

Green Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

156,331 mi
Last recorded156,331 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2016
Typical for 2002 Lexus GS30090,252 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY51 LVT
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2016 156,331 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2016 156,331 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 148,685 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2014 141,740 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside front tyre outer edge wear 235/45/17

Fail 3 Oct 2014 141,740 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside front tyre outer edge wear 235/45/17

Pass 1 Oct 2013 135,345 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Sep 2013 135,227 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Front Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2012 122,905 miles

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

osf tyre edge wear

Fail 28 Sep 2012 122,905 miles

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

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

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

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

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

osf tyre edge wear

Pass 29 Sep 2011 112,731 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2010 101,772 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 3 Nov 2009 91,016 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 76,625 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 56,683 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2007 56,683 miles

Front registration plate not displaying a BSAU 145d marking (6.3.3b)

Pass 16 Oct 2006 31,344 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2005 11,880 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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PY51 LVT is a 2002 Lexus GS300 in Green 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 PY51 LVT, 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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PY51 LVT is a 2002 Lexus GS300, first registered on 7 January 2002.

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