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RC02 BGC

2002 Lexus GS300

Red Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

166,237 mi
Last recorded166,237 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2018
Typical for 2002 Lexus GS30090,252 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRC02 BGC
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2018 166,237 miles

Brake binding sign display indicating a faults

Engine management display indicating a faults

VCS and VSC display indicating a fault

Fail 17 Aug 2018 166,237 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both sides rear (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Brake binding sign display indicating a faults

Engine management display indicating a faults

VCS and VSC display indicating a fault

Pass 26 Aug 2017 162,454 miles

ENGINE MANAGEMENT DISPLAY INDICATING AFAULTS

Parking brake lever repaired, but not inappropriately (3.1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 159,067 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 27 Mar 2014
Pass 28 Mar 2013 139,308 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 136,986 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine light on the dash

Fail 25 Mar 2011 132,995 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front number plate cracked

rear number plate slight deterioration

Pass 25 Mar 2011 132,995 miles

front number plate cracked

rear number plate slight deterioration

Pass 16 Mar 2010 129,575 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Apr 2009 116,165 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 99,831 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2007 86,967 miles

engine warning light on dash

Fail 24 Apr 2007 86,967 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

engine warning light on

Pass 27 Apr 2006 70,046 miles

evidence of coolant leak(past or present?) on front of engine

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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RC02 BGC is a 2002 Lexus GS300 in Red with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RC02 BGC, 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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RC02 BGC is a 2002 Lexus GS300, first registered on 10 February 2002.

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