MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
145,444 miSignificantly above average — investigate
Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
Vehicle Details
All premium checks include
50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
sills corroded
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play upper arms both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases snapped near back box and blowing near o2 sensor (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play upper arms both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
Emissions not tested rear box snapped (8.2.1.2 (d))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box snapped and blowing in other places (6.1.2 (a))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
exhaust corroded
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and offside rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases and corroded (6.1.2 (a))
Engine MIL on
VSC light on dash
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Engine MIL on
Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box corroded (6.1.2 (a))
check engine light on
vsc light comes on when driven
Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Bonnet seriously at risk of opening inadvertently (3.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box corroded (6.1.2 (a))
check engine light on
vsc light comes on when driven
scratch on o/s/r door
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Lexus GS300?
Based on 172,303 MOT tests across 13,418 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
Don't risk it. Know before you buy.
Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
AP02 HVB is a 2002 Lexus GS300 in Silver with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.
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 AP02 HVB, 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of AP02 HVB?
You can check the full history of AP02 HVB by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was AP02 HVB registered?
AP02 HVB is a 2002 Lexus GS300, first registered on 28 June 2002.
Is AP02 HVB safe to buy?
The MOT history for AP02 HVB shows 25 tests with a 72% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does AP02 HVB have outstanding finance?
Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on AP02 HVB. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.
No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.