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FB02 MWW

2002 Lexus GS300

Green Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

152,828 mi
Last recorded152,828 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2020
Typical for 2002 Lexus GS30090,252 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB02 MWW
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2020 152,828 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 106,515 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jun 2019 106,515 miles

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

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

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 99,180 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 13 Jun 2018 99,165 miles

Nearside Front Brake linkage has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Jun 2017 91,462 miles
Fail 24 May 2017 91,462 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2016 90,883 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 87,704 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 84,923 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 81,494 miles

Front brake pads worn low

Pass 27 Jun 2012 77,923 miles

Front brake pads worn low

Fail 25 Jun 2012 77,923 miles

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

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

Front brake pads worn low

Pass 30 Jun 2011 73,045 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2010 61,339 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 55,732 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2009 55,732 miles

Nearside Front 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)

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2008 50,041 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 43,505 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 36,605 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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FB02 MWW is a 2002 Lexus GS300 in Green with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FB02 MWW, 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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FB02 MWW is a 2002 Lexus GS300, first registered on 9 May 2002.

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