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AO02 FYM

2002 Lexus GS300

Blue Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2024
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

185,290 mi
Last recorded185,290 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2023
Typical for 2002 Lexus GS30090,252 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO02 FYM
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2023 185,290 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both. (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Diff corroded.

Rear Inner Both sill's corroded.

Suspension components corroded.

Vehicle under-cover's present.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2022 172,942 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jun 2021 163,624 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2020 157,698 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 148,821 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 139,487 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2017 130,474 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 119,724 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 108,411 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2015 108,368 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2014 101,512 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2013 93,441 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2012 90,291 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2011 90,253 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2011 90,253 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2010 84,183 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2010 84,183 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 22 Jun 2009 73,076 miles

. ... stewart -- front/rear number plates getting tarnished have replaced on next service

Fail 22 Jun 2009 73,076 miles

. ... stewart -- front/rear number plates getting tarnished have replaced on next service

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 Jun 2008 61,352 miles

.. both front tyres starting to wear on inner section

Pass 22 Jun 2007 51,446 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 42,184 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2005 32,734 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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AO02 FYM is a 2002 Lexus GS300 in Blue with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 AO02 FYM, 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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AO02 FYM is a 2002 Lexus GS300, first registered on 22 June 2002.

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