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RJ02 AVN

2002 Lexus GS300

Green Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2025
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

92,033 mi
Last recorded92,033 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2024
Typical for 2002 Lexus GS30090,252 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ02 AVN
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2024 92,033 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s & o/s (4.1.4 (b))

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

all front & rear suspension components excessively corroded

Fail 11 Nov 2024 91,913 miles

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

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s & o/s (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner & outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

all front & rear suspension components excessively corroded

Pass 6 Dec 2023 87,563 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2023 87,563 miles

Obligatory mirror missing interior (3.3 (a))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output all 4 (4.1.4 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s front inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

front & rear subframes and all suspension components excessively corroded

Pass 21 Nov 2022 82,076 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s & o/s (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front & rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

all front & rear suspension components corroded

Pass 25 Nov 2021 77,693 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s & o/s high & low beams (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 27 Nov 2020 72,196 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2019 66,477 miles

front number plate cracked

Fail 15 Nov 2019 66,477 miles

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure n/s & o/s rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm n/s & o/s rear (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

front number plate cracked

Pass 29 Nov 2018 62,243 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Nov 2018 62,234 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2017 58,369 miles

General surface corrosion to exhaust system in places

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Surface corrosion to under side of vehicle and suspension componet

Pass 7 Sep 2016 54,236 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

all tyres age cracked

Pass 15 Sep 2015 51,497 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2015 51,497 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 49,244 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 46,390 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 44,254 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2011 40,880 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 37,300 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 34,284 miles

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2008 29,687 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 24,792 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 19,926 miles

Nearside front tyre worn on inside edge.

Pass 29 Jun 2005 16,521 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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RJ02 AVN is a 2002 Lexus GS300 in Green with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RJ02 AVN, 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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RJ02 AVN is a 2002 Lexus GS300, first registered on 12 June 2002.

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