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SB02 OYJ

2002 Lexus GS300

Red Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

90,327 mi
Last recorded90,327 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2015
Typical for 2002 Lexus GS30090,252 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB02 OYJ
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2015 90,327 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 78,295 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2013 72,797 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Apr 2012 70,927 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2012 70,927 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

ADVISE NEARSIDE FRONT BRAKE PADS.

Pass 8 Apr 2011 65,282 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2011 65,282 miles

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

ADVISE CONDITION.OF OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE.

Pass 20 Apr 2010 59,570 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2010 59,570 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

ADVISE NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE SIDEWALL CUT NOT TO CORD.

ADVISE OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE SLIGHT CRACKING ON TREAD.

Pass 29 Apr 2009 51,621 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2009 51,619 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2008 50,950 miles

ADVISE O/S/FRONT TYRE FOR S/CRACKS

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

Pass 30 Apr 2007 36,951 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 32,203 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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SB02 OYJ is a 2002 Lexus GS300 in Red with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SB02 OYJ, 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 SB02 OYJ registered?

SB02 OYJ is a 2002 Lexus GS300, first registered on 11 July 2002.

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