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JIL 2638

2002 Lexus GS300

Green Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

102,345 mi
Last recorded102,345 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Lexus GS30090,252 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJIL 2638
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 102,345 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and rear suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both rear inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2024 99,567 miles

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

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Surface corrosion on suspension and braking

Pass 21 Nov 2023 95,918 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Nov 2022 92,098 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 89,375 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2020 85,943 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2020 85,934 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Oct 2019 82,081 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2019 82,081 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working both (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2018 73,237 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 63,256 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin very low (3.5.1g)

Fail 12 Sep 2017 62,715 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.2mm 235/45/17 (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin very low (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Sep 2016 51,442 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 50,566 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 49,542 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 47,649 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 45,307 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 41,918 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 38,607 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2009 35,455 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 25 Sep 2009 35,455 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 32,473 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 28,668 miles

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

Nearside front tyre nearly smooth on inner edge

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

Offside front tyre worn smooth on inner edge

Pass 26 Sep 2006 24,255 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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JIL 2638 is a 2002 Lexus GS300 in Green with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 JIL 2638, 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 JIL 2638 registered?

JIL 2638 is a 2002 Lexus GS300, first registered on 20 September 2002.

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