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YJ02 YYL

2002 Lexus GS300

Red Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2020
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

104,598 mi
Last recorded104,598 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2019
Typical for 2002 Lexus GS30090,252 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ02 YYL
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2019 104,598 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2018 99,469 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 98,007 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 93,881 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 89,962 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2015 89,956 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2014 85,445 miles

Both rear exhaust silencers corroded and outer skin peeling

Nearside front brake binding slightly.

Pass 13 Mar 2013 81,084 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 75,026 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 68,388 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 61,173 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2009 53,748 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 49,170 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)

Pass 5 Mar 2007 40,778 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 36,441 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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YJ02 YYL is a 2002 Lexus GS300 in Red with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 YJ02 YYL, 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 YJ02 YYL registered?

YJ02 YYL is a 2002 Lexus GS300, first registered on 29 March 2002.

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The MOT history for YJ02 YYL shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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