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DG02 CPN

2002 Lexus GS300

Silver Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

135,514 mi
Last recorded135,514 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2025
Typical for 2002 Lexus GS30090,252 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG02 CPN
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2025 135,514 miles

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

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

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

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

underbody covered in underseal

Pass 3 Jun 2024 134,402 miles

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil 2x (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Oct 2022 132,544 miles
Pass 5 May 2021 126,798 miles

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

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

Nearside headlamp poor image

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear exhaust heatshield inseure

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

Fail 26 Apr 2021 126,783 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside headlamp poor image

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear exhaust heatshield inseure

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

Pass 14 May 2020 123,268 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 118,087 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 Jun 2019 118,087 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2018 112,471 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2017 109,074 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016 102,490 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing outer edge

Offside Front tyre wearing outer edge

under body trims fitted obscuring items

Fail 2 Nov 2016 102,490 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing outer edge

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front tyre wearing outer edge

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

under body trims fitted obscuring items

Pass 13 Nov 2015 96,423 miles

Offside Rear outer tyre wall damaged

Fail 13 Nov 2015 96,423 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear outer tyre wall damaged

Pass 27 Nov 2014 91,044 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2014 91,039 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2013 85,149 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2013 85,149 miles

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Pass 27 Nov 2012 79,931 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2011 74,658 miles

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

Fail 30 Nov 2011 74,656 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2010 69,655 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2009 61,099 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2009 61,099 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 56,019 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2007 51,359 miles

offside rear tyre punctured

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

Pass 10 Apr 2006 43,898 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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DG02 CPN is a 2002 Lexus GS300 in Silver with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 DG02 CPN, 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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DG02 CPN is a 2002 Lexus GS300, first registered on 28 March 2002.

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