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GP51 GZO

2002 Lexus IS300

Grey Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

152,264 mi
Last recorded152,264 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS30084,009 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP51 GZO
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc
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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2025 152,264 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2024 147,829 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2023 143,787 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2022 141,896 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2021 139,639 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020 138,507 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2019 137,521 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2018 137,299 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2017 129,875 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016 118,762 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2015 111,035 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2015 111,017 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Dec 2014 104,662 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 30 Dec 2014 104,662 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 24 Aug 2013 99,179 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2012 91,906 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 81,475 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2011 81,153 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 10 Sep 2010 72,189 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Pass 26 Jun 2009 69,441 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 60,097 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 Jun 2007 48,064 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 44,582 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Jan 2006 37,677 miles

How Reliable is the Lexus IS300?

Based on 34,961 MOT tests across 2,047 vehicles.

78.1%
Pass Rate
5,420
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
2,047
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,456
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 584
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 542
position lamp(s) not working 432
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 414
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GP51 GZO is a 2002 Lexus IS300 in Grey with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2002 Lexus IS300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.2% with a typical mileage of 84,009 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Lexus IS300 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,456 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GP51 GZO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus IS300 typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 24 years old, this Lexus IS300 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GP51 GZO registered?

GP51 GZO is a 2002 Lexus IS300, first registered on 28 January 2002.

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