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WA52 BSV

2002 Lexus GS300

Silver Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

176,926 mi
Last recorded176,926 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2020
Typical for 2002 Lexus GS30090,252 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA52 BSV
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2020 176,926 miles

Small chip in center of windscreen not affecting drivers view

Pass 2 Apr 2019 172,530 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 2 Apr 2019 172,528 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions rotation (5.2.3 (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 21 Aug 2017 167,131 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 156,836 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 145,168 miles

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

Fail 24 Aug 2015 145,134 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2014 133,061 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 115,376 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 100,664 miles

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

Nearside front lower ball joint dust cover seaping grease,but preventing the ingress of dirt

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside front lower ball joint dust cover seaping grease,but preventing the ingress of dirt

Fail 16 Aug 2012 100,604 miles

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

Front registration plate cracked but still secure

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

Nearside front lower ball joint dust cover seaping grease,but preventing the ingress of dirt

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside front lower ball joint dust cover seaping grease,but preventing the ingress of dirt

Pass 2 Aug 2011 85,742 miles

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

rear nearside tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 1 Sep 2010 72,649 miles

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

Fail 31 Aug 2010 72,611 miles

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

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

rear nearside tyre wearing on inner edge tread close to limit

Pass 26 Aug 2009 62,932 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 50,186 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 38,780 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 24,114 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2005 12,537 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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WA52 BSV is a 2002 Lexus GS300 in Silver with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 WA52 BSV, 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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WA52 BSV is a 2002 Lexus GS300, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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