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SL02 RRZ

2002 Lexus GS300

Green Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

125,436 mi
Last recorded125,436 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2025
Typical for 2002 Lexus GS30090,252 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL02 RRZ
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2025 125,436 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 29 Feb 2024 120,192 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2023 114,883 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2022 109,218 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2021 99,290 miles

Nearside Front Upper suspension arm outer ball joint dust cover slightly deteriorated.

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension arm outer bush at hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper suspension arm outer ball joint dust cover slightly deteriorated

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension arm outer bush at hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight diff oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2020 94,508 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 90,742 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 88,962 miles

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE CUT ON OUTER WALL BUT NOT DEEP ENOUGH TO REACH CORD/PLY

Fail 16 Apr 2018 88,954 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE CUT ON OUTER WALL BUT NOT DEEP ENOUGH TO REACH CORD/PLY

Pass 26 Apr 2017 86,374 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on inner face (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

cuts on outer wall on nearside front tyre but not deep enough to reach ply/cord

Pass 19 Apr 2016 82,444 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2015 77,802 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 77,802 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 73,372 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 65,798 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

minor cut near side rear tyre outer wall

Pass 23 Apr 2012 58,940 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Apr 2011 53,973 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 49,914 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 45,155 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 40,189 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2007 35,904 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 29,063 miles

nail in tyre

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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SL02 RRZ is a 2002 Lexus GS300 in Green with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 SL02 RRZ, 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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SL02 RRZ is a 2002 Lexus GS300, first registered on 1 May 2002.

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