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FG02 NUA

2002 Lexus GS300

Silver Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

142,537 mi
Last recorded142,537 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2020
Typical for 2002 Lexus GS30090,252 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG02 NUA
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2020 142,537 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2019 138,799 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2018 133,246 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside rear exhaust flange deteriorated

under vehicle covers fitted restricting inspection

Fail 7 Sep 2018 133,226 miles

Electronic stability control switch not functioning correctly (7.12 (d))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

nearside rear exhaust flange deteriorated

under vehicle covers fitted restricting inspection

Pass 21 Aug 2017 127,858 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Pipe to back box (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 21 Aug 2017 127,858 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Pipe to back box (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Aug 2016 120,551 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 111,618 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 104,593 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2014 104,593 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Aug 2013 97,913 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2013 97,913 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Aug 2012 91,677 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2012 91,677 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 31 Aug 2011 84,663 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 76,731 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 68,374 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 58,622 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside front tyre tread scrubbed off on outside edge

Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Very slight play in offside front upper suspension ball joint

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Aug 2007 47,564 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 37,121 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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FG02 NUA 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 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 FG02 NUA, 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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FG02 NUA is a 2002 Lexus GS300, first registered on 13 April 2002.

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