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HF02 NLD

2002 Lexus GS300

Red Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

132,199 mi
Last recorded132,199 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Lexus GS30090,252 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF02 NLD
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2026 132,199 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2025 130,128 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2024 128,698 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2022 128,069 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2021 126,664 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 126,115 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 125,342 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2018 124,084 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2017 112,898 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 93,445 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 76,339 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 63,351 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 56,924 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 49,462 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 45,194 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

advise vsr light staying on

Pass 2 Jun 2010 41,261 miles

damage to n/s/f tyre outer side wall no cord exposed

Fail 3 Jun 2009 35,918 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2009 35,918 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Jun 2008 28,830 miles

both front tyre edges wearing

brake fluid low

nsr tyre edge badly worn

Fail 3 Jun 2008 28,827 miles

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

both front tyre edges wearing

brake fluid low

nsr tyre edge badly worn

Pass 1 Jun 2007 24,103 miles

both front tyre edges worn and both rear tyre edges badly worn

Pass 6 Jun 2006 21,312 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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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HF02 NLD is a 2002 Lexus GS300 in Red with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 HF02 NLD, 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 HF02 NLD registered?

HF02 NLD is a 2002 Lexus GS300, first registered on 24 June 2002.

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