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DE02 YLM

2002 Lexus GS300

Red Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

100,616 mi
Last recorded100,616 miles
Recorded on19 May 2015
Typical for 2002 Lexus GS30090,252 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 May 2015 100,616 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

front and rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 7 May 2014 95,312 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 89,470 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

cuts on inner side walls of offside and nearside front tyres but not to ply/cords

Pass 10 May 2012 83,950 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

engine management light on

vsc warning light on

Pass 10 May 2011 78,430 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

management light on

small splits in n/s/r tyre not to ply/cords

Pass 7 Apr 2010 72,453 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 8 Apr 2009 63,789 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

engine management lamp on

o/s/r lamp unit loose

Pass 31 Mar 2008 55,506 miles

Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2007 46,137 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2007 46,137 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 26 Jan 2006 36,365 miles

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

Offside Front 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.

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 YLM is a 2002 Lexus GS300 in Red with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 YLM, 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 DE02 YLM registered?

DE02 YLM is a 2002 Lexus GS300, first registered on 23 May 2002.

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