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J6 SFG

2002 Lexus GS300

Silver Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

114,760 mi
Last recorded114,760 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 Lexus GS30090,252 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ6 SFG
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 114,760 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2024 114,757 miles

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2024 114,757 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2023 114,736 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2022 114,709 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2021 114,677 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 114,646 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 113,733 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 15 Apr 2019 113,733 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 112,520 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 111,095 miles

o/s/r tyre has slash in outer sidewall

rear exhaust flanges weak and heavily corroded

Fail 7 Apr 2017 111,059 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

eml lamp lit

o/s/r tyre has slash in outer sidewall

rear exhaust flanges weak and heavily corroded

vsc lamp lit

Pass 10 Mar 2016 109,538 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

slight play top steering column bush

Fail 10 Mar 2016 109,538 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working side lamp (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

slight play top steering column bush

Pass 27 Feb 2015 107,436 miles

eml on

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 27 Feb 2015 107,436 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Spare tyre defective

eml on

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 21 Feb 2014 104,167 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine management light on

Pass 21 Feb 2014 104,167 miles

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

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

engine management light on

Pass 7 Feb 2013 101,547 miles

engine light on

nearside and offside exhaust flages deteriorating

nearside rear tyre has cut on side wall

rear tyres wearing on inner edges

wiper blades worn

Pass 8 Feb 2012 98,696 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Feb 2011 96,042 miles

engine management light staying on

nearside rear tyre cut on outer sidewall

Pass 4 Feb 2010 93,667 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 88,805 miles

n/s/f spot light lense split

small cuts on sied wall of n/s/f tyre

Fail 11 Jan 2008 84,103 miles

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

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

small rip on near side tyre outer side wall

Pass 11 Jan 2008 84,103 miles

small rip on near side tyre outer side wall

Pass 4 Jan 2007 77,917 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2006 74,981 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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J6 SFG is a 2002 Lexus GS300 in Silver with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 J6 SFG, 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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J6 SFG is a 2002 Lexus GS300, first registered on 16 January 2002.

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