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2002 Lexus GS300

Silver Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

131,871 mi
Last recorded131,871 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2015
Typical for 2002 Lexus GS30090,252 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY02 NGG
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2015 131,871 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2014 127,655 miles

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Oil leak

Pass 6 Sep 2013 121,705 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 113,153 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 106,087 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both front and rear brake discs corroded

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 7 Jun 2011 106,087 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both front and rear brake discs corroded

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 16 Dec 2010 106,071 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

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

offside rea\r disc worn inner edge

Pass 16 Dec 2009 100,383 miles

N/S/F Fog Light Lense Broken

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

O/S Exhaust Tail Pipe Missing

Fail 4 Dec 2009 100,280 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

N/S/F Fog Light Lense Broken

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

O/S Exhaust Tail Pipe Missing

Pass 2 Jun 2008 81,161 miles

DIFF PINION OIL SEAL LEAKING

Pass 4 Jun 2007 65,880 miles

REAR AXLE LEAKING OIL FROM DIFF/PINION

Pass 1 Jun 2006 50,095 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)

diff pinion oil seal leaking

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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YY02 NGG is a 2002 Lexus GS300 in Silver with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YY02 NGG, 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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YY02 NGG is a 2002 Lexus GS300, first registered on 31 May 2002.

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