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SV52 FMJ

2002 Lexus GS300

Silver Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

169,459 mi
Last recorded169,459 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2016
Typical for 2002 Lexus GS30090,252 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV52 FMJ
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2016 169,459 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2016 169,393 miles

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

Fail 17 Dec 2016 169,336 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2015 160,706 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre has a nail

e.m.l light on

item removed from drivers view mirror before test

under tray fitted obscuring some underside components

oil leaking

Fail 12 Dec 2015 160,699 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre has a nail

e.m.l light on

item removed from drivers view mirror before test

under tray fitted obscuring some underside components

oil leaking

Pass 8 Dec 2014 148,035 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

e.m.l light on

Fail 6 Dec 2014 147,764 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

e.m.l light on

Pass 20 Dec 2013 134,214 miles

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

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

brake fluid level low

exhaust heat shield loose

nearside rear seat belt webbing slightly fluffed

offside rear chrome tail pipe loose

Pass 30 Nov 2012 122,396 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2012 122,390 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2011 107,395 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 13 Nov 2010 87,012 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

plastic oversills fitted restricting mot inspection

Pass 12 Nov 2009 79,342 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2009 79,342 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2008 73,713 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 2 Sep 2007 64,440 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2005 46,729 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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SV52 FMJ is a 2002 Lexus GS300 in Silver with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 SV52 FMJ, 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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SV52 FMJ is a 2002 Lexus GS300, first registered on 3 September 2002.

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