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RF52 LBV

2002 Lexus GS300

Silver Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2021
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

128,512 mi
Last recorded128,512 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2020
Typical for 2002 Lexus GS30090,252 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF52 LBV
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2020 128,512 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Jul 2019 125,449 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust system corroded

Offside Front Fog light not working

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2018 121,157 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2018 121,155 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 19 Jul 2017 115,757 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside O/S park brake low effort (50% of n/s)

Pass 6 Jul 2016 108,020 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 101,722 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 93,238 miles

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

Fail 22 Jul 2014 93,238 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2013 80,030 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2013 80,030 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 25 Jul 2012 75,568 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 70,730 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2010 66,942 miles

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

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

Fail 19 May 2010 66,898 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2009 60,361 miles
Fail 15 May 2008 52,352 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 15 May 2008 52,352 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2007 47,966 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 45,959 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2005 32,841 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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RF52 LBV is a 2002 Lexus GS300 in Silver with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 RF52 LBV, 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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RF52 LBV is a 2002 Lexus GS300, first registered on 29 November 2002.

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