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YT02 VRG

2002 Lexus GS300

Silver Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2021
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

170,020 mi
Last recorded170,020 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2020
Typical for 2002 Lexus GS30090,252 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT02 VRG
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2020 170,020 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 161,059 miles

Nearside Front bottom ball joint slightly damp

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect slight damp present (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front bottom ball joint slightly damp

Pass 8 Jun 2018 155,905 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2017 150,959 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Jun 2016 142,612 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 132,662 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2015 132,662 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2014 124,278 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 115,884 miles

Nearside front upper ball joint slight play

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 4 Jun 2013 115,866 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside front upper ball joint slight play

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 9 Jun 2012 108,626 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2011 101,216 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 91,535 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 84,450 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 76,691 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2007 61,653 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 45,495 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2005 20,467 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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YT02 VRG is a 2002 Lexus GS300 in Silver 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 YT02 VRG, 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 YT02 VRG registered?

YT02 VRG is a 2002 Lexus GS300, first registered on 31 May 2002.

Is YT02 VRG safe to buy?

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