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SV02 NSZ

2002 Lexus GS300

Bronze Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2022
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

92,841 mi
Last recorded92,841 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2021
Typical for 2002 Lexus GS30090,252 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV02 NSZ
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2002
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2021 92,841 miles

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Both Sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Subframe corroded but not seriously weakened

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Both Sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2020 90,036 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Outer sills have covers fitted

Rear floor sightly corroded

Rear inner sills slightly corroded

Rear subframe and suspension components slightly corroded

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all round (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2019 86,082 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear suspension components slightly corroded

Pass 14 Mar 2018 77,369 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened strut (2.4.C.3c)

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened strut (2.4.C.3c)

Nearside wiper blade split centre

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

Offside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened strut (2.4.C.3c)

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

fuel tank straps rusty

Fail 14 Mar 2018 77,369 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened strut (2.4.C.3c)

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened strut (2.4.C.3c)

Nearside wiper blade split centre

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

Offside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened strut (2.4.C.3c)

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

fuel tank straps rusty

Pass 3 Mar 2017 67,971 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 62,667 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front seat belt retracting slow to return

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

feul tank/straps rusty

rear disc faces rusty

Fail 15 Mar 2016 62,667 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front seat belt retracting slow to return

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

feul tank/straps rusty

rear disc faces rusty

Pass 20 Mar 2015 56,514 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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)

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

feul tank rusty

rear disc faces rusty

Pass 4 Mar 2014 51,307 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front tyres wearing inner edges MONITOR

f/r susp rusty, exhaust rusty

Pass 5 Mar 2013 46,471 miles

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

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

exaust rusty/feul tank rusty

Pass 1 Mar 2012 42,197 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 36,576 miles

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

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

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

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

feul tank rusty

Pass 25 Feb 2010 31,788 miles

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

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

exhaust rusty/f/r susp rusty/slight det f/r susp r/bushes/tank/straps rustyf/r b/hoses rusty

Pass 3 Mar 2009 31,119 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

f/r b/hoses rusty/slight det f/r susp r/bushes/exhaust rusty/tank straps rusty/surface NICKS N/S REAR TYRE MONITOR/rack noisy MONITOR

Pass 4 Mar 2008 27,002 miles

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

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

exhaust rusty/rack noisy MONITOR

f/r b/hoses rusty/f/r susp rusty/slight det f/r susp r/bushes

Pass 1 Mar 2007 22,814 miles

f/r b/hoses rusty †exhaust rusty †tank rusty †slight det f/r susp.r/bushes †rack noisy monitor

Pass 2 Mar 2006 18,520 miles

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

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

exhaust rusty †slight movement rack in rubber budhes noisy MONITOR

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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SV02 NSZ is a 2002 Lexus GS300 in Bronze with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 SV02 NSZ, 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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SV02 NSZ is a 2002 Lexus GS300, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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