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SJ02 UTM

2002 Lexus GS300

Silver Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2020
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

73,451 mi
Last recorded73,451 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2019
Typical for 2002 Lexus GS30090,252 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ02 UTM
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2019 73,451 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2019 73,451 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 71,121 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 5 Apr 2018 71,115 miles

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Apr 2017 69,376 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2017 69,376 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2016 66,912 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Apr 2015 62,579 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2014 60,365 miles

Battery slightly insecure

Both front wiper blades are torn

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

Fail 29 Mar 2014 60,365 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Battery slightly insecure

Both front wiper blades are torn

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

Pass 20 Mar 2013 57,179 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 55,422 miles

exhaust joints corroded

exhaust tailboxes soft to touch and corroded

Pass 15 Mar 2011 53,024 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 50,597 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 45,891 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2009 45,891 miles

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

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2008 42,446 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2008 42,441 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2007 36,943 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 31,804 miles
Fail 18 May 2006 31,802 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 May 2005 25,619 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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SJ02 UTM is a 2002 Lexus GS300 in Silver with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 SJ02 UTM, 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 SJ02 UTM registered?

SJ02 UTM is a 2002 Lexus GS300, first registered on 6 April 2002.

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