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LA51 CYV

2002 Lexus GS300

Red Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

185,547 mi
Last recorded185,547 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Lexus GS30090,252 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA51 CYV
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 185,547 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2024 181,344 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Oct 2024 181,252 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2023 177,001 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D Type)(Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

MIL light doesn't illuminate

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Join and heat shield loose (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Wheel arch(At front,Both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 10 Oct 2023 176,928 miles

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

Headlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat (4.1.5 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D Types)(Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

MIL Light dose not illuminate

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Join and heat shield loose (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Wheel arch)(At front,Both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Oct 2022 173,780 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 168,655 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2020 164,138 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2019 161,457 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2018 157,109 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 153,754 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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)

Pass 1 Nov 2016 149,808 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear disks corroded

Pass 12 Oct 2015 144,895 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 138,089 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2013 133,666 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2012 127,741 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 120,729 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 112,928 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2009 97,333 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 93,880 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 93,162 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2006 79,628 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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LA51 CYV is a 2002 Lexus GS300 in Red with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 LA51 CYV, 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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LA51 CYV is a 2002 Lexus GS300, first registered on 22 January 2002.

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