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GP51 GZR

2002 Lexus IS300

Silver Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

171,954 mi
Last recorded171,954 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2025
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS30084,009 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP51 GZR
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2025 171,954 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2023 167,329 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and both rear (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2022 151,008 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2018 149,791 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2017 143,023 miles

eml light on

Pass 1 Nov 2016 126,290 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2015 114,237 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2014 105,301 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Nov 2014 105,301 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Pass 15 Oct 2013 95,942 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 88,087 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 81,296 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2011 81,296 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2010 66,969 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 52,280 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2009 52,277 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 27 May 2008 37,081 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 34,643 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 29,813 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2005 25,002 miles

How Reliable is the Lexus IS300?

Based on 34,961 MOT tests across 2,047 vehicles.

78.1%
Pass Rate
5,420
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
2,047
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,456
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 584
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 542
position lamp(s) not working 432
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 414
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GP51 GZR is a 2002 Lexus IS300 in Silver with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

Across all 2002 Lexus IS300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.2% with a typical mileage of 84,009 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Lexus IS300 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,456 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GP51 GZR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus IS300 typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 24 years old, this Lexus IS300 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GP51 GZR registered?

GP51 GZR is a 2002 Lexus IS300, first registered on 28 January 2002.

Is GP51 GZR safe to buy?

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