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CF02 TZJ

2002 Lexus GS300

Bronze Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

61,734 mi
Last recorded61,734 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 Lexus GS30090,252 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF02 TZJ
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2002
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 61,734 miles

under tray fitted(undersealed)

Pass 21 Oct 2024 61,051 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Casing corroded. (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Casing corroded. (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Oct 2023 60,045 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2022 58,969 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2021 57,563 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/45-17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 27 Oct 2020 56,573 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Oct 2020 56,566 miles

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 53,651 miles

Centre to rear exhaust joints rusty.

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 18 Apr 2019 53,651 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Centre to rear exhaust joints rusty.

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 23 Apr 2018 52,537 miles

Rear exhaust joint rusty

Rear nearside and offside tyres deteriorated

Fail 17 Apr 2018 52,536 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Rear exhaust joint rusty

Rear nearside and offside tyres deteriorated

Pass 21 Apr 2017 48,221 miles

Nearside front wheel slight bind.

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

Pass 20 Apr 2016 46,425 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 42,919 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge.

Offside front wheel slight bind.

Rear exhaust joints rusty.

Pass 8 Apr 2014 41,654 miles

Both rear exhaust joints rusty.

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 24 Apr 2013 40,346 miles

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

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 24 Apr 2013 40,346 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 23 Apr 2012 388,631 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2012 38,849 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2011 38,069 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 37,062 miles

EML light on

Pass 8 Apr 2009 34,866 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 33,189 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2007 29,846 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2007 29,846 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 10 Apr 2006 25,413 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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CF02 TZJ is a 2002 Lexus GS300 in Bronze with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 CF02 TZJ, 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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What year was CF02 TZJ registered?

CF02 TZJ is a 2002 Lexus GS300, first registered on 15 April 2002.

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