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SN02 JZF

2002 Lexus GS300

Silver Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

132,701 mi
Last recorded132,701 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2020
Typical for 2002 Lexus GS30090,252 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN02 JZF
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2020 132,701 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2019 127,922 miles

corrosion on underside

Pass 10 Jan 2018 122,075 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 13 Dec 2017 122,072 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint droplink (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

exhaust heatshield insecure

Pass 16 Mar 2017 109,020 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 94,467 miles

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

exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 24 Mar 2015 78,512 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2015 78,512 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 69,851 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 56,706 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges .exhaust corroded .rear brake pads look low .

Pass 16 Mar 2012 41,974 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 33,005 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 30,788 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 28,836 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 26,543 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2008 26,543 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2007 23,838 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 20,110 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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SN02 JZF is a 2002 Lexus GS300 in Silver with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 SN02 JZF, 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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SN02 JZF is a 2002 Lexus GS300, first registered on 7 March 2002.

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