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RX02 BRZ

2002 Lexus GS300

Blue Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

167,609 mi
Last recorded167,609 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2016
Typical for 2002 Lexus GS30090,252 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX02 BRZ
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2016 167,609 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2015 155,917 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2015 155,908 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint wish bone (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2014 137,604 miles

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

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

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

Fail 26 Sep 2014 137,604 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 12 Sep 2013 125,526 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Sep 2013 125,526 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 115,561 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2011 105,942 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2011 105,940 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2010 98,325 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2010 93,778 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2009 65,990 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2009 65,977 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2008 47,657 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2008 41,366 miles

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

suspect front brake pads low

Pass 4 Jan 2008 41,366 miles

suspect front brake pads low

Pass 5 Jan 2006 26,836 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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RX02 BRZ is a 2002 Lexus GS300 in Blue with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 RX02 BRZ, 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 RX02 BRZ registered?

RX02 BRZ is a 2002 Lexus GS300, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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