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EO02 MJE

2002 Lexus GS300

Silver Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2024
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

132,930 mi
Last recorded132,930 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2023
Typical for 2002 Lexus GS30090,252 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO02 MJE
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2023 132,930 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2022 131,377 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2021 128,880 miles

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

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

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

corrosion to underside of vehicle and suspension components

Pass 18 Aug 2020 127,375 miles

Corrosion to underside of vehicle

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2019 126,443 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2018 124,164 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2017 122,770 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2017 122,770 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 16 Sep 2016 121,295 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Aug 2015 118,972 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 113,744 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 111,359 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2012 109,225 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2012 109,225 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 104,484 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 100,211 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2009 96,468 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 90,089 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 77,583 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 64,427 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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EO02 MJE is a 2002 Lexus GS300 in Silver with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 EO02 MJE, 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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EO02 MJE is a 2002 Lexus GS300, first registered on 18 April 2002.

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