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J4 VDO

2002 Lexus GS300

Bronze Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

109,952 mi
Last recorded109,952 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2021
Typical for 2002 Lexus GS30090,252 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ4 VDO
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2002
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2021 109,952 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 Apr 2021 109,952 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2020 107,616 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2020 107,616 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 7 Feb 2019 104,489 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2018 98,803 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 92,807 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 87,242 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2014 84,615 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2013 81,260 miles

front pads low-n/s/f/ top balljoint slight play-both front tyres edges worn low and tread worn worn low- slight judder at front brakes

Fail 21 Dec 2012 76,399 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Dec 2012 76,399 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2011 69,425 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2010 62,185 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009 55,788 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 53,852 miles

both front tyres badly worn on inner & outer edges

both rear tyres badly worn on inner edges & starting to crack

Pass 20 Nov 2007 51,102 miles

all tyres wearing on edges

Pass 18 Nov 2006 46,785 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2005 41,789 miles

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

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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J4 VDO is a 2002 Lexus GS300 in Bronze with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 J4 VDO, 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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J4 VDO is a 2002 Lexus GS300, first registered on 24 May 2002.

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