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J222 NJS

2002 Lexus GS300

Blue Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

141,298 mi
Last recorded141,298 miles
Recorded on22 May 2024
Typical for 2002 Lexus GS30090,252 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ222 NJS
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 May 2024 141,298 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2023 129,867 miles

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

Fail 13 Apr 2023 129,867 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 2 Jun 2017 124,563 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 112,333 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 30 May 2014 104,314 miles

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

Fail 29 May 2014 104,309 miles

Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 7 May 2013 92,757 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 85,658 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2010 83,700 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 61,992 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 48,120 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2008 48,120 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2008 46,355 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 39,175 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 32,315 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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J222 NJS is a 2002 Lexus GS300 in Blue with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 J222 NJS, 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 J222 NJS registered?

J222 NJS is a 2002 Lexus GS300, first registered on 28 March 2002.

Is J222 NJS safe to buy?

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