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J555 ALB

2002 Lexus GS300

Black Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

64,737 mi
Last recorded64,737 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 Lexus GS30090,252 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ555 ALB
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 64,737 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2025 64,389 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2023 63,617 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2022 62,731 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2021 62,119 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Dec 2020 61,189 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Dec 2019 60,213 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2018 58,172 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2017 55,953 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2016 53,908 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Nov 2015 51,959 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2014 49,841 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2013 47,139 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 28 Nov 2013 47,139 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Nov 2012 45,533 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 42,052 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Nov 2010 38,818 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 36,556 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 33,049 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Aug 2007 29,665 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 25,146 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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J555 ALB is a 2002 Lexus GS300 in Black with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 J555 ALB, 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 J555 ALB registered?

J555 ALB is a 2002 Lexus GS300, first registered on 9 August 2002.

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