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FJ02 DXS

2002 Lexus GS300

Silver Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2025
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

126,097 mi
Last recorded126,097 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2024
Typical for 2002 Lexus GS30090,252 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ02 DXS
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2024 126,097 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2024 126,097 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Nov 2023 122,340 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2023 122,340 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Nov 2022 116,710 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2021 108,807 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 11 Nov 2021 108,807 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 105,196 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2019 100,717 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear exhaust heavily corroded

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear exhaust heavily corroded

Pass 3 Sep 2018 95,810 miles

Nearside Rear suspension components corroding

Offside Front Lower fog lamp not working

Offside Front damaged

Offside Rear suspension components corroding

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

rear exhaust corroding excessive

Pass 8 Sep 2017 90,251 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 85,393 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 79,124 miles

under body corrosion

Pass 11 Sep 2014 76,307 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Oct 2013 74,956 miles

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

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

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

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

near side front wheel tyre tread worn on outer side edge

Fail 15 Oct 2013 74,956 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

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

near side front wheel tyre tread worn on outer side edge

Pass 8 Nov 2011 67,129 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 62,152 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Nov 2009 57,075 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 51,339 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 47,946 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2007 41,442 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 35,774 miles

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

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

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

Offside 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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FJ02 DXS is a 2002 Lexus GS300 in Silver with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 FJ02 DXS, 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

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What year was FJ02 DXS registered?

FJ02 DXS is a 2002 Lexus GS300, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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