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PY02 SDO

2002 Lexus GS300

Silver Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

147,261 mi
Last recorded147,261 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2023
Typical for 2002 Lexus GS30090,252 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY02 SDO
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2023 147,261 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2023 147,108 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 22 Feb 2022 139,714 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2022 139,714 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2021 133,084 miles

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front centre exhaust pipe has a small blow (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Feb 2020 129,548 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2020 129,544 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2019 121,378 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 113,750 miles

Nearside Front tyre has a cut to the tread but not showing cords

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2017 107,471 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 102,906 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 98,453 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 88,399 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 82,642 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Feb 2012 81,222 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 79,301 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 76,086 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2010 76,066 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2009 70,391 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2008 63,669 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2008 63,665 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2007 57,053 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 44,451 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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PY02 SDO is a 2002 Lexus GS300 in Silver with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 PY02 SDO, 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 PY02 SDO registered?

PY02 SDO is a 2002 Lexus GS300, first registered on 31 March 2002.

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