2002 · 22 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2002 Lexus GS300 MOT pass rate and common faults

129 MOT tests in 2024. 69.0% passed first time, compared with 58.1% for all cars the same age.

119Well above average
Passed first time69.0%
Failed or needed repairs31.0%
Typical mileage at test126,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 129 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction5.4%
  2. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn4.7%
  3. Headlamp: has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced3.9%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.9%
    6 marked dangerous
  5. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases3.1%
  6. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect2.3%
  7. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak2.3%
  8. Anti-lock braking system: warning lamp indicates an ABS fault2.3%
  9. Stop lamp: not working2.3%
  10. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements1.6%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics19.4%
  2. Brakes17.1%
  3. Suspension12.4%
  4. Emissions & leaks10.9%
  5. Body & chassis7.0%
  6. Tyres6.2%
  7. Wheels1.6%
  8. Steering1.6%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm17.8%
  2. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine14.0%
  3. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak12.4%
  4. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn12.4%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure8.5%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2002 Lexus GS300?

In 2024, 69.0% of 2002 Lexus GS300 cars passed their MOT first time, across 129 tests. The average for all 22-year-old cars was 58.1%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2002 Lexus GS300?

The most common failure reasons were malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction; suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn; headlamp: has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2002 Lexus GS300 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 119, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).