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DC02 OWJ

2002 Lexus GS300

Red Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

112,293 mi
Last recorded112,293 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Lexus GS30090,252 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC02 OWJ
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 112,293 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear subframe slightly corroded

Pass 27 Nov 2021 108,940 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Slightly play in steering rack rubber mounting, not resulting in excessive movement

Pass 12 Nov 2020 101,273 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 31 May 2019 94,550 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 31 May 2019 94,550 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 May 2018 87,212 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Fail 16 May 2018 87,211 miles

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Pass 30 May 2017 78,574 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Both rear tyres wearing on inner edges tread 2-2.5mm

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

Pass 7 Jun 2016 72,280 miles

front and rear tyres wearing on edges

Pass 27 May 2015 64,637 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 55,368 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 49,162 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2013 49,140 miles

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

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

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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DC02 OWJ is a 2002 Lexus GS300 in Red with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 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 DC02 OWJ, 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 DC02 OWJ registered?

DC02 OWJ is a 2002 Lexus GS300, first registered on 13 June 2002.

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