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RJ02 AVB

2002 Lexus GS300

Silver Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

128,551 mi
Last recorded128,551 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2018
Typical for 2002 Lexus GS30090,252 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ02 AVB
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2018 128,551 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2017 109,149 miles

E M G ON

EXHAUST got corrosin

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

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

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

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

Fail 20 Apr 2017 109,149 miles

E M G ON

EXHAUST got corrosin

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 11 Apr 2017 108,994 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens stained (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens stained (1.7.5a)

corrosion to exhaust system

engine management lamp on

Pass 15 Apr 2016 102,132 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Apr 2016 102,126 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2015 96,113 miles

Oil leak

Pass 24 Jan 2014 89,517 miles

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

Nearside front wiper blade in poor condition

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

Offside front wiper blade in poor condition

Pass 13 Dec 2012 77,779 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 30 Nov 2012 77,676 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 9 Nov 2011 70,997 miles

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

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 pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front discs worn

Fail 30 Sep 2010 64,487 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

advise both rear tyres worn on edges

advise n/s/f tyre worn on edges

advise o/s/r tyre sidewall perished

Pass 30 Sep 2010 64,487 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

advise both rear tyres worn on edges

advise n/s/f tyre worn on edges

advise o/s/r tyre sidewall perished

Pass 1 Oct 2009 62,090 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2009 62,090 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Sep 2008 59,256 miles

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

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 24 Sep 2008 59,254 miles

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

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

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 19 Sep 2007 54,803 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2006 48,995 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2005 42,401 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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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RJ02 AVB is a 2002 Lexus GS300 in Silver with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 RJ02 AVB, 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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RJ02 AVB is a 2002 Lexus GS300, first registered on 19 April 2002.

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