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FH02 MWN

2002 Lexus GS300

Silver Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

154,089 mi
Last recorded154,089 miles
Recorded on17 May 2023
Typical for 2002 Lexus GS30090,252 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH02 MWN
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 May 2023 154,089 miles

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

Front radiator support corroded

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords and cracking (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 17 May 2023 154,089 miles

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

Front radiator support corroded

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords and cracking (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted loose (1.1.16 (c) (i))

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

Pass 29 Apr 2021 149,677 miles

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2018 139,180 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2018 139,180 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Sep 2017 135,913 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 5 Sep 2017 135,912 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 131,613 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2015 124,038 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s and n/s/r (4.1.E.1)

o/s and n/s headlamps deteriorated

rear brake pads appear worn close to limit

Pass 11 Nov 2014 105,740 miles

o/s and n/s headlamps deteriorated

Pass 4 Nov 2013 95,993 miles

Both front tyres are starting to split.

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2012 92,426 miles

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

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

nearside wiper blade slightly deteriated

Pass 26 Nov 2011 92,019 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2010 91,210 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 88,906 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 86,295 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 80,716 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 64,555 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2005 50,952 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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FH02 MWN is a 2002 Lexus GS300 in Silver with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 MWN, 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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What year was FH02 MWN registered?

FH02 MWN is a 2002 Lexus GS300, first registered on 12 July 2002.

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