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Lexus GS300 - 2002

311.9 faults per 100 tests
Year average for all cars of 2002 is 375.3 faults per 100 tests
Dataset: MOT tests in Great Britain (period: 2024-01-01 to 2025-09-10) for Lexus GS300, model year 2002. Sample size: 139 cars, 260 tests and 811 recorded faults.
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Less faults compared to the average car of same model year

Quick summary

Total: 139 cars

The 2002 Lexus GS300 shows a lower overall defect rate compared to the yearly average, with 312 defects per 100 vehicles, which is 17% better than the average of 374. This model performs particularly well in categories such as brakes, steering, and visibility, with significantly lower failure rates than average. However, it does have higher issues in the 'Other' category, standing out with a defect rate of 72%. Additionally, as mileage increases, the defect rate also rises, particularly in the higher mileage brackets, indicating a trend that mirrors the general performance of vehicles in this age group.

Cars by mileage segment

Total: 139 cars

More model years for Lexus GS300

1998 1999 2001 2002 2003 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009

Other models from Lexus

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Categories

Brakes
▲ 52.1% better
80.0 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 167.0 / 100 tests
  • Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
Steering
▲ 72.7% better
6.9 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 25.3 / 100 tests
Visibility
▲ 48.0% better
15.4 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 29.6 / 100 tests
Lights & Electrics
▲ 8.6% better
87.7 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 96.0 / 100 tests
  • Headlamp reflector or lens: slightly defective
  • Product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity or changes emitted colour to other than white or yellow
Wheels & Suspension
▼ 3.5% worse
305.4 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 295.2 / 100 tests
  • A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
  • Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
  • A shock absorber damaged … or showing signs of severe leakage
  • A suspension component: excessively damaged or corroded
  • A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
Body/Structure
▲ 32.9% better
46.2 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 68.9 / 100 tests
  • Exhaust system has a major leak or is insecure
Equipment
▲ 32.9% better
10.0 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 14.9 / 100 tests
Other
▼ 34.9% worse
72.3 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 53.6 / 100 tests
  • Fluid: leaking excessively and likely to harm the environment or to pose a safety risk to other road users

Fault rate by mileage segment

Model    Year average
0 537 0–31,000 mi 31,000–62,000 62,000–93,000 93,000–124,000 124,000+
* Metric: faults per 100 tests.

Most common faults (Top 10)

A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 114
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 84
Fluid: leaking excessively and likely to harm the environment or to pose a safety risk to other road users
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 69
A shock absorber damaged … or showing signs of severe leakage
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 38
A suspension component: excessively damaged or corroded
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 37
Exhaust system has a major leak or is insecure
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 29
Headlamp reflector or lens: slightly defective
MINOR
Occurrences: 27
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 25
Product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity or changes emitted colour to other than white or yellow
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 22
Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 18

Serious faults (Top 10)

A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
FAIL
Occurrences: 14
Product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity or changes emitted colour to other than white or yellow
FAIL
Occurrences: 13
Engine MIL inoperative or indicating a malfunction
FAIL
Occurrences: 11
The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm … is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired
FAIL
Occurrences: 10
Beam image obviously incorrect
FAIL
Occurrences: 7
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
FAIL
Occurrences: 7
Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
FAIL
Occurrences: 7
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
FAIL
Occurrences: 7
Parking brake efficiency: below minimum requirement
FAIL
Occurrences: 6
Exhaust system has a major leak or is insecure
FAIL
Occurrences: 5