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NV02 GOJ

2002 Lexus GS300

Bronze Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2027
Tests23 (22 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.7%

Mileage

136,134 mi
Last recorded136,134 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 Lexus GS30090,252 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV02 GOJ
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2002
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

22 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2026 136,134 miles

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

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

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

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

corrosion to suspension components

Pass 2 Aug 2025 132,567 miles

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

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

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

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

corrosion to suspension components

Pass 20 Aug 2024 126,306 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2023 121,770 miles

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

corrosion to rear subframe

Pass 26 Aug 2022 117,679 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

frt lower panel rusting

Pass 27 Aug 2021 114,036 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2020 108,938 miles

rust to suspension componants

Pass 30 Aug 2019 103,512 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 97,798 miles

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

sill covers fitted

Pass 23 Aug 2017 92,341 miles

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

advise both front tyres perishing

advise n/s/r tyre close to limit

Fail 22 Aug 2017 92,341 miles

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

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

advise both front tyres perishing

advise n/s/r tyre close to limit

advise rear pads

Pass 13 Sep 2016 89,345 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 88,294 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 86,819 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 85,509 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2013 81,762 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2012 77,633 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2011 73,441 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 69,207 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 64,585 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 60,418 miles

Both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 30 May 2007 54,633 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 48,126 miles

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

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 GOJ is a 2002 Lexus GS300 in Bronze with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.7%.

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 GOJ, 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 NV02 GOJ registered?

NV02 GOJ is a 2002 Lexus GS300, first registered on 28 May 2002.

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