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SJ51 EJK

2002 Lexus GS300

Bronze Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2022
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

127,709 mi
Last recorded127,709 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2021
Typical for 2002 Lexus GS30090,252 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ51 EJK
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2002
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2021 127,709 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear wheel has slight play

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Dec 2020 118,674 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Dec 2020 118,671 miles

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering hole in N/S/R sill, close to suspension mount (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Dec 2019 116,150 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 27 Dec 2019 116,150 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2019 112,619 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2018 108,321 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 3mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 3mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear bottom arm bush in hub has slight play

hand brake has imbalance on BRT

Fail 16 Jan 2018 108,321 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault plus VSC warning light on also (3.4.1c)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering sill has a hole in it (6.1.A.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 3mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 3mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear bottom arm bush in hub has slight play

hand brake has imbalance on BRT

Pass 20 Dec 2016 105,044 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2016 98,220 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement and offside arm bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

all brake discs on car rusty

slight wear on both front tyre edges

undertrays and sill covers fitted to car

Fail 11 Jan 2016 98,220 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement and offside arm bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

all brake discs on car rusty

undertrays and sill covers fitted to car

Pass 26 Nov 2014 93,303 miles

Coolant leak

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both rear inner sills corroded & weak

catalytic converter has been repaired with paste and a bandage

corrosion throughout front suspension

e.m.l on at dash

exhaust system corroded & weak

fuel tank corroded

rear brake discs heavily corroded & worn on inside

Fail 19 Nov 2014 93,144 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Coolant leak

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both rear inner sills corroded & weak

corrosion throughout front suspension

e.m.l on at dash

exhaust system corroded & weak

fuel tank corroded

rear brake discs heavily corroded & worn on inside

Pass 18 Nov 2013 89,131 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODED AND WEAK

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

MIL LAMP ON

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

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 12 Dec 2012 84,270 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

MIL LAMP ON

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

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 8 Dec 2011 79,218 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

fuel tank corroded

Pass 9 Dec 2010 74,734 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

MIL LAMP ON AT DASH

Pass 11 Dec 2009 69,208 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

diagnostic light on at dash

Pass 4 Dec 2008 62,983 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

MIL LAMP ON AT DASH

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 7 Dec 2007 59,373 miles

MIL LAMP ON AT DASH

Pass 5 Dec 2006 54,708 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2005 46,825 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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SJ51 EJK is a 2002 Lexus GS300 in Bronze with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 SJ51 EJK, 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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SJ51 EJK is a 2002 Lexus GS300, first registered on 1 January 2002.

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