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S300 EXL

2002 Lexus GS300

Green Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

182,224 mi
Last recorded182,224 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2019
Typical for 2002 Lexus GS30090,252 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS300 EXL
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2019 182,224 miles

Electrical wiring insecure battery terminal (4.11 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2018 171,081 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 26 Jan 2017 152,707 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 28 Jan 2016 114,168 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2016 114,168 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Jan 2015 65,777 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 59,443 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2013 56,562 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Feb 2012 51,782 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Feb 2011 47,429 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 44,202 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2010 44,201 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 4 Feb 2009 42,829 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing outer edge

n/s/r tyre worn outer edge

Pass 29 Jan 2008 38,409 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 35,036 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 30,923 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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S300 EXL is a 2002 Lexus GS300 in Green with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 S300 EXL, 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

How do I check the history of S300 EXL?

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What year was S300 EXL registered?

S300 EXL is a 2002 Lexus GS300, first registered on 25 January 2002.

Is S300 EXL safe to buy?

The MOT history for S300 EXL shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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