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FH02 MVV

2002 Lexus GS300

Bronze Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

96,873 mi
Last recorded96,873 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Lexus GS30090,252 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH02 MVV
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2002
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 96,873 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2024 94,857 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2023 92,300 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2022 90,526 miles

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both top ball joints have slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2021 88,932 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 86,778 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 82,895 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 79,133 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 74,232 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2017 74,232 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement seized up (3.5.1k)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 70,101 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 65,934 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 22 Apr 2014 61,526 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 56,902 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 52,346 miles

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

Fail 26 Apr 2012 52,346 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 12 May 2011 48,253 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2010 42,497 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2009 37,048 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2008 32,229 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2007 26,640 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2006 21,380 miles

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

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

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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FH02 MVV is a 2002 Lexus GS300 in Bronze with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 FH02 MVV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FH02 MVV?

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What year was FH02 MVV registered?

FH02 MVV is a 2002 Lexus GS300, first registered on 18 June 2002.

Is FH02 MVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for FH02 MVV shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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