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WA02 DHJ

2002 Lexus GS300

Green Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

170,870 mi
Last recorded170,870 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2019
Typical for 2002 Lexus GS30090,252 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA02 DHJ
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2019 170,870 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Both backboxes (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Underbody corrosion

Pass 18 Jan 2018 169,991 miles

Front both sides suspension components corroded

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis box section (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis box section (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear both sides suspension components corroded

Rear both sides tyres deteriorating

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 8 Jan 2018 169,988 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front both sides suspension components corroded

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis box section (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis box section (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear both sides suspension components corroded

Rear both sides tyres deteriorating

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Jan 2017 169,985 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2017 169,983 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2015 167,889 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened drivers (5.2.2a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 30 Sep 2015 167,871 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened drivers (5.2.2a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Apr 2012 167,720 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Apr 2012 167,720 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2011 159,346 miles

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

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 3 Mar 2011 159,346 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 16 Feb 2010 139,580 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 16 Feb 2010 139,580 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 118,732 miles

boot spoiler inscure

Pass 22 Dec 2007 112,389 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 109,362 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2006 100,954 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

advise outewr edge of nearside front tyre almost bold

Pass 21 Sep 2006 100,954 miles

advise outewr edge of nearside front tyre almost bold

Pass 27 Mar 2006 89,642 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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WA02 DHJ is a 2002 Lexus GS300 in Green with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 WA02 DHJ, 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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WA02 DHJ is a 2002 Lexus GS300, first registered on 21 March 2002.

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