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YB02 YPY

2002 Lexus GS300

Bronze Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

152,695 mi
Last recorded152,695 miles
Recorded on20 May 2019
Typical for 2002 Lexus GS30090,252 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB02 YPY
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2002
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 May 2019 152,695 miles

Offside Front Upper ball joint dry

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear chassis corroded

sills corroded

Fail 10 Apr 2019 152,679 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper suspension ball joint dry

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

sills not tested due to covers

Pass 16 Apr 2018 142,982 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

engine light on dash

sills not tested due to covers

Pass 8 May 2017 134,609 miles

Nearside Front tyre outer sidewall cut

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

engine light on dash

Fail 24 Apr 2017 133,917 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front tyre outer sidewall cut

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

engine light on dash

Pass 14 May 2016 126,971 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2015 123,008 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 116,403 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2013 110,821 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2013 110,821 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Jun 2012 104,087 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2012 104,087 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2011 97,809 miles

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2010 91,046 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2009 84,690 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 77,570 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 71,297 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 62,999 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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YB02 YPY 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 77.8%.

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 YB02 YPY, 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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YB02 YPY is a 2002 Lexus GS300, first registered on 1 August 2002.

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