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DV02 VNU

2002 Lexus GS300

Silver Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2025
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

140,713 mi
Last recorded140,713 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2024
Typical for 2002 Lexus GS30090,252 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV02 VNU
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2024 140,713 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

rear subframe corroded

Pass 29 Aug 2023 138,928 miles

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

Under trays fitted

Pass 26 Aug 2022 137,267 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside front lower suspension trailing arm mounting bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside front lower suspension trailing arm mounting bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2021 136,077 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2021 136,077 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Sep 2020 134,518 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Aug 2020 134,476 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2019 132,162 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2018 128,758 miles

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

offside front bumper corner damaged

Pass 17 Aug 2017 124,626 miles

Front bumper damaged (no sharp edges)

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

O/S/F brake showing very slight bind

Pass 18 Aug 2016 120,237 miles

nail in nearside front tyre

nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 17 Aug 2015 114,871 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front brakes binding slightly

rear exhaust flange joints heavily corroded

Pass 18 Aug 2014 107,355 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

N/S wiper blade deteriorated (starting to split)

Pass 14 Aug 2013 98,437 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2012 90,180 miles

engine management & vsc lights on

Pass 17 Aug 2011 81,317 miles

Engine management & Vsc lights stay on

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

Pass 16 Aug 2010 73,221 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both front brakes showing slight bind

engine management light stays on

objects on rear view mirror removed prior to starting test

Pass 13 Aug 2009 64,629 miles

Engine management light on

Fail 13 Aug 2009 64,629 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Engine management light on

Brake fluid low

Front wheel alignment needs adjusting

Pass 16 Aug 2008 57,155 miles

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

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

advise front n/s track control arm bush rear worn

Pass 16 Aug 2007 48,885 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 40,325 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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DV02 VNU is a 2002 Lexus GS300 in Silver with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 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 DV02 VNU, 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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DV02 VNU is a 2002 Lexus GS300, first registered on 22 July 2002.

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