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DE02 LNZ

2002 Lexus GS300

Red Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests25 (22 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate88%

Mileage

141,847 mi
Last recorded141,847 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Lexus GS30090,252 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE02 LNZ
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

22 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 141,847 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2024 128,677 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))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2023 115,131 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2022 112,718 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2021 110,061 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 23 Sep 2021 110,061 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 108,696 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 3 May 2019 105,616 miles

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 3 May 2019 105,616 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 4 May 2018 102,270 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and perished on side wall (4.1.E.1)

exhaust rusty

Pass 28 Apr 2017 99,632 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 96,443 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 May 2015 93,945 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

front tyres wear on edges

small cut in n/s front tyre side wall

Pass 2 May 2014 91,558 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s front tyre has small cut in side wall

o/s rear tyre close to limit

Pass 4 May 2013 88,510 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 May 2013 88,499 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 May 2012 85,218 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 81,785 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 81,155 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 72,177 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2009 54,108 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 41,247 miles

both front tyres worn low inside edges.

Pass 14 Feb 2007 30,928 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 19,697 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2005 19,467 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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DE02 LNZ is a 2002 Lexus GS300 in Red with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88%.

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 DE02 LNZ, 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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DE02 LNZ is a 2002 Lexus GS300, first registered on 30 April 2002.

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