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FJ02 EGD

2002 Lexus GS300

Bronze Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2021
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

85,970 mi
Last recorded85,970 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2020
Typical for 2002 Lexus GS30090,252 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ02 EGD
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2002
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2020 85,970 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 84,786 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2019 84,786 miles

Front Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim both front (5.2.3 (k))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 Mar 2017 84,570 miles

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

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

parts of the exhaust are in poor condition

Pass 28 Apr 2016 80,136 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 74,579 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 68,507 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2013 62,919 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2012 57,160 miles

Chip in windscreen

Engine management light on

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2011 50,222 miles

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

nearside rear tyre metallic object in tread

Pass 3 Mar 2010 44,353 miles

under stray wet with oil

Pass 4 Mar 2009 38,859 miles

all tyre heavily worn on inner and outer edges suspect tracking and low pressures

Pass 6 Mar 2008 33,859 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 7 Mar 2007 29,967 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2006 24,559 miles

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

both front tyres severly worn on edges

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 EGD is a 2002 Lexus GS300 in Bronze with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 EGD, 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 FJ02 EGD registered?

FJ02 EGD is a 2002 Lexus GS300, first registered on 18 March 2002.

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