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RK52 ODV

2002 Lexus GS300

Blue Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

191,845 mi
Last recorded191,845 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2023
Typical for 2002 Lexus GS30090,252 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK52 ODV
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2023 191,845 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2023 190,554 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Headlamp aim unable to be tested both (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 183,941 miles

crack along base of windscreen

undertrays fitted

Pass 18 Apr 2019 168,147 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2019 168,145 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Apr 2019 168,145 miles

Central Rear Seat belt installation load spreading washer(s) missing from anchorage (10.1 (n))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2017 156,245 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 148,926 miles

Nearside Rear parking brake slightly reduced effort and only just met requirements

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel foot (3.1.6b)

vehicle heavily soiled in mud under vehicle

Pass 14 Feb 2015 140,416 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 129,022 miles

both front lower arm bushes perishing

n/s/r brake pad spring not fitted correctly

Pass 13 Aug 2012 116,057 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

bad oil leak rear axle

exhaust corroding

front brakes binding slightly

Fail 10 Aug 2012 115,982 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

bad oil leak rear axle

exhaust corroding

front brakes binding slightly

Pass 8 Aug 2011 102,885 miles

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

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 12 Aug 2010 88,546 miles

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

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

front brakes binding slightly

Fail 12 Aug 2010 88,546 miles

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

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

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

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

front brakes binding slightly

Pass 13 Aug 2009 73,825 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2009 73,825 miles

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 22 Aug 2008 59,701 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 44,499 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 30 Oct 2006 38,014 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2005 30,514 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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RK52 ODV is a 2002 Lexus GS300 in Blue with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 RK52 ODV, 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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RK52 ODV is a 2002 Lexus GS300, first registered on 30 September 2002.

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