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GU02 AAO

2002 Lexus GS300

Silver Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

189,672 mi
Last recorded189,672 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Lexus GS30090,252 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU02 AAO
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 189,672 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2026 189,537 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2025 189,427 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2023 169,971 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear axle rusty

under trays fitted

Pass 16 Feb 2022 166,067 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2021 158,499 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 153,418 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 148,621 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Feb 2018 142,833 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Feb 2017 138,892 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2016 136,919 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2016 136,919 miles

Offside Rear Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 131,860 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 125,287 miles

Engine malfunction indicator light on.

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)

Fail 31 Jan 2014 125,287 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Engine malfunction indicator light on.

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 15 Feb 2013 121,581 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 116,804 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 108,934 miles

Brake fluid needs topping up.

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

Screw in tread of nearside rear tyre. Tread depth getting low (2.5mm).

Fail 22 Feb 2010 102,323 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Slight mark in nearside front seat belt.

Pass 22 Feb 2010 102,323 miles

Slight mark in nearside front seat belt.

Pass 24 Feb 2009 87,777 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 75,577 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 59,760 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2007 59,742 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2006 44,484 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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GU02 AAO is a 2002 Lexus GS300 in Silver with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 GU02 AAO, 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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GU02 AAO is a 2002 Lexus GS300, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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