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Y3 ETE

2002 Lexus GS300

Silver Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

139,944 mi
Last recorded139,944 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 Lexus GS30090,252 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY3 ETE
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2025 139,944 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2024 136,553 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2024 136,553 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Pass 12 Aug 2023 131,514 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2022 125,785 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2021 121,066 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2020 115,485 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 107,619 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 97,042 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 91,059 miles

both front lower suspension arm bushes starting to perish / split

engine warning light on

rear exhaust joints corroded

Fail 25 Jul 2017 91,059 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)

both front lower suspension arm bushes starting to perish / split

engine warning light on

rear exhaust joints corroded

Pass 19 Jul 2016 87,786 miles

Damage to nsf of vehicle.

Eml illuminated.

Pass 27 Jul 2015 83,958 miles

Engine management light illuminated

Pass 5 Aug 2014 79,890 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 75,338 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges of tread

Fail 7 Aug 2013 75,275 miles

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

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges of tread

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 2 Aug 2012 66,354 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 17 Aug 2011 61,457 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 53,994 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Aug 2009 47,838 miles

Brake fluid level low.

Front tyres wearing on inner edges.

Pass 15 Aug 2008 42,098 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 32,198 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 23,019 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 21,723 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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Y3 ETE is a 2002 Lexus GS300 in Silver with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 Y3 ETE, 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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What year was Y3 ETE registered?

Y3 ETE is a 2002 Lexus GS300, first registered on 15 March 2002.

Is Y3 ETE safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y3 ETE shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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