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SN52 WHB

2002 Lexus GS300

Black Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

119,282 mi
Last recorded119,282 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2018
Typical for 2002 Lexus GS30090,252 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN52 WHB
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2018 119,282 miles

Damage to offside rear corner but no sharp edges

Exhaust has been repaired in multiple places

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Nearside and offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear jacking points both nearside and offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jul 2018 119,086 miles

Central Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury bumper (sharp) (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive sills(jack points) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

front and rear suspension components corroded

Pass 11 Jul 2017 114,401 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear bumper damaged

ecu light on

parking brake just passed.

Pass 13 Jun 2016 109,513 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front brake discs corroded

rear chassis corroded both sides

Fail 13 Jun 2016 109,513 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front brake discs corroded

rear chassis corroded both sides

Fail 17 Feb 2016 109,472 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear heat shield insecure.

Offside Rear heat shield insecure.

engine covers fitted.

tow bar not fietted

under trays fitted.

Pass 27 Nov 2014 103,963 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2014 103,962 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2013 100,466 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

o/s front wheel bearing slight noise

Fail 5 Aug 2013 100,466 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

o/s front wheel bearing slight noise

Fail 23 Jul 2012 96,975 miles

All 4 brake discs are corroded

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front brake pads look low

n/s/f brake pipe is corroded

Pass 23 Jul 2012 96,975 miles

All 4 brake discs are corroded

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

front brake pads look low

n/s/f brake pipe is corroded

Pass 5 Aug 2011 93,504 miles

exhaust joints are deteriorated

front brakes have a slight imbalance

various brake pipes are corroded

Pass 21 Jul 2010 89,504 miles

various brake pipes started to corrode

Pass 23 Jul 2009 83,259 miles

rear brake pads look low

various metal brake pipes started to corrode

Pass 11 Aug 2008 76,206 miles

nearside front wishbone bush started to split

Pass 9 Jul 2007 64,168 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 52,117 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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SN52 WHB is a 2002 Lexus GS300 in Black with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SN52 WHB, 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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SN52 WHB is a 2002 Lexus GS300, first registered on 6 September 2002.

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