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OE02 SBV

2002 Lexus GS300

Blue Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

56,377 mi
Last recorded56,377 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2025
Typical for 2002 Lexus GS30090,252 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE02 SBV
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2025 56,377 miles

Front suspension components corroded

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Rear suspension components corroded

Pass 20 Apr 2023 56,364 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 19 Apr 2023 56,363 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated possible side wall damage (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 23 Mar 2022 56,269 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

nearside front tyre has cracks in thread depth undercarriage has surface rust on components

Fail 23 Mar 2022 56,269 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

nearside front tyre has cracks in thread depth undercarriage has surface rust on components

Pass 25 Mar 2020 56,237 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2020 56,226 miles

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

front number plate damaged

nearside front tyre outer sidewall cut

offside front tyre outer sidewall cut

offside rear tyre deep cut in outer sidewall

slight play in nearside front wish bone upper balljoint.

Fail 17 Feb 2020 56,133 miles

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Jan 2019 55,685 miles

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

deep cut in offside rear tyre outer sidewall

front number plate damaged across fixing

front tyres cut in outer sidewalls

unable to see rear brake pads

Fail 9 Jan 2019 55,685 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

deep cut in offside rear tyre outer sidewall

front number plate damaged across fixing

front tyres cut in outer sidewalls

unable to see rear brake pads

Pass 19 Jan 2018 55,119 miles

engine light on

offside front tyre deep cut in outer sidewall

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint as marked (2.4.G.2)

offside rear tyre 2 x deep cuts in outer sidewall

Pass 30 Jan 2017 53,799 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has cut

Offside Front Tyre has cut

Offside Rear Tyre is cut

Pass 27 Jan 2016 52,014 miles

EML LIGHT ON DASH

Pass 30 Jan 2015 46,039 miles

Engine light on.

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

Pass 28 Jan 2014 39,732 miles

ENGINE LIGHT IS ILLUMINATED

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jan 2013 36,036 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2012 30,299 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 28,774 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2011 28,774 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Jan 2011 28,098 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 26,456 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2009 23,163 miles

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

Fail 10 Jan 2009 23,163 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 23 Jan 2008 19,873 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 24 Jan 2007 18,259 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2007 18,259 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2005 13,744 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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OE02 SBV is a 2002 Lexus GS300 in Blue with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 SBV, 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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OE02 SBV is a 2002 Lexus GS300, first registered on 26 July 2002.

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