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SH02 UWV

2002 Lexus GS300

Silver Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

124,901 mi
Last recorded124,901 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Lexus GS30090,252 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH02 UWV
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2026 124,901 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2025 123,863 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2023 123,360 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2023 123,360 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2022 120,231 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2021 118,698 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2020 116,819 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2020 116,819 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 111,616 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2018 107,504 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2017 104,235 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 101,237 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 98,304 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2012 92,925 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 86,185 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 80,600 miles

rear reg plate deteriorated(still fully legible)

Pass 17 Jul 2009 74,255 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 64,858 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 56,017 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 46,230 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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SH02 UWV is a 2002 Lexus GS300 in Silver with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 SH02 UWV, 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 SH02 UWV registered?

SH02 UWV is a 2002 Lexus GS300, first registered on 24 June 2002.

Is SH02 UWV safe to buy?

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