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NV02 GOC

2002 Lexus GS300

Silver Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2023
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

189,782 mi
Last recorded189,782 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2022
Typical for 2002 Lexus GS30090,252 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV02 GOC
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2022 189,782 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2022 178,500 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2021 169,390 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 166,741 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 160,959 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Jun 2017 149,983 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 27 May 2016 139,893 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)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 134,680 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 131,272 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 127,496 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 125,343 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)

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 23 May 2011 118,260 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 115,805 miles

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

exhaust heatshield insecure

front brake discs worn

rear brake discs pitted

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 17 Jun 2010 105,070 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

front brake discs worn

rear brake discs pitted

Fail 17 Jun 2010 105,070 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake discs worn

rear brake discs pitted

Pass 4 Jul 2009 92,840 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 4 Jul 2009 92,840 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 2 Jul 2008 78,576 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both wiper blades starting to split

o/s mirror casing broken

Pass 7 Jul 2007 65,127 miles

Front brake discs and pads worn

Pass 4 Oct 2006 61,505 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

front brake discs and pads worn

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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NV02 GOC is a 2002 Lexus GS300 in Silver with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 NV02 GOC, 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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NV02 GOC is a 2002 Lexus GS300, first registered on 6 June 2002.

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