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OE02 SBU

2002 Lexus GS300

Silver Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2020
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

85,357 mi
Last recorded85,357 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2019
Typical for 2002 Lexus GS30090,252 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE02 SBU
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2019 85,357 miles

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

Fail 25 Jun 2019 85,355 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 21 Jun 2018 84,484 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 83,573 miles

General surface corrosion to exhaust system in places

surface corrosion to under side of vehicle in places.

Pass 30 Jun 2016 82,237 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 80,756 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 80,197 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 77,795 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2013 77,795 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 11 Jul 2012 76,944 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Jun 2011 76,229 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 74,530 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2010 74,524 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 25 Jun 2009 71,798 miles

nearside front tyre damaged on outer wall

nearside headlamp aim lower than offside but still inside limits

rear registration plate slightly deteriorated

unable to see condition of rear brake pads

Fail 24 Jun 2008 68,648 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Jun 2008 68,648 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 60,701 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2007 60,701 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Jun 2006 50,622 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2005 36,310 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2005 36,063 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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OE02 SBU is a 2002 Lexus GS300 in Silver with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 OE02 SBU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OE02 SBU registered?

OE02 SBU is a 2002 Lexus GS300, first registered on 1 July 2002.

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The MOT history for OE02 SBU shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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