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L300 RSE

2002 Lexus GS300

Bronze Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

280,412 mi
Last recorded280,412 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2020
Typical for 2002 Lexus GS30090,252 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL300 RSE
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2002
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2020 280,412 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Jan 2019 279,822 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2018 278,627 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2017 277,627 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Jan 2016 276,674 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2015 272,853 miles

inner edge worn on o/s front tyre

n/s front tyre close to legal limit and cut in sidewall

n/s rear tyre on legal limit of 1.6mm

o/s rear tyre close to legal limit

Fail 8 Jan 2015 272,852 miles

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

inner edge worn on o/s front tyre

n/s front tyre close to legal limit and cut in sidewall

n/s rear tyre on legal limit of 1.6mm

o/s rear tyre close to legal limit

Pass 11 Jan 2014 261,564 miles

n/s/f steering arm has slight play

o/s/f steering arm has slight play

Pass 8 Jan 2013 238,873 miles

Engine light on

Fail 7 Jan 2013 238,870 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Engine light on

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2012 216,413 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2012 216,396 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2011 184,800 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2010 150,200 miles

exhaust heatshield loose at rear

Pass 15 Jan 2009 127,119 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2007 117,174 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 106,192 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2005 98,333 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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L300 RSE is a 2002 Lexus GS300 in Bronze with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 L300 RSE, 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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L300 RSE is a 2002 Lexus GS300, first registered on 3 January 2002.

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