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P28 ESH

2002 Lexus GS300

Red Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

106,529 mi
Last recorded106,529 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Lexus GS30090,252 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP28 ESH
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2025 106,529 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2024 100,654 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2023 96,339 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2022 91,235 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2021 84,554 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2021 84,324 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick NOTE - OFFSIDE PAD RETAINING CLIP ADRIFT/LOOSE? (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 76,805 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2019 59,726 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 49,539 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 38,812 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 35,061 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2015 34,332 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2014 33,465 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 32,637 miles

E.M.L ON DESHBOARD.

Pass 15 Feb 2012 31,050 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 29,813 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2011 29,813 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Feb 2010 27,892 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 26,302 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 23,354 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 19,917 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2007 19,917 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2006 16,365 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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P28 ESH is a 2002 Lexus GS300 in Red with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 P28 ESH, 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 P28 ESH registered?

P28 ESH is a 2002 Lexus GS300, first registered on 16 April 2002.

Is P28 ESH safe to buy?

The MOT history for P28 ESH shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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