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RJ02 AVE

2002 Lexus GS300

Silver Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

177,838 mi
Last recorded177,838 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2014
Typical for 2002 Lexus GS30090,252 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2014 177,838 miles

All wheel nuts obscured from view

Engine Management Light (EML) on indicating a fault at time of test

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

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

Fail 27 Jan 2014 177,679 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

All wheel nuts obscured from view

Engine Management Light (EML) on indicating a fault at time of test

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2013 165,266 miles

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

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

steering rack has a slight play in rubber bushis (d bush)

Pass 14 Feb 2012 153,479 miles

age cracking to suspension rubbers

chips in screen

coil springs corroded

eml light on

front and rear pads close to limits

movement in rear lower arm bushes

Pass 11 Feb 2011 134,125 miles

coil springs corroded

movement in rear suspension arm ball joints

n/s/wiper poor

rear pads low

Pass 1 Feb 2010 115,557 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 96,977 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 80,591 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2007 58,567 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 54,738 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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RJ02 AVE is a 2002 Lexus GS300 in Silver with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 RJ02 AVE, 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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What year was RJ02 AVE registered?

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

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