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CV52 WPP

2002 Lexus GS300

Blue Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

169,271 mi
Last recorded169,271 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Lexus GS30090,252 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV52 WPP
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 169,271 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside front and both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Sep 2025 169,271 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside front and both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Jul 2025 169,256 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced both arches (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on limit (5.2.3 (e))

handbrake only just meets requirements 16%

Pass 30 Jul 2024 159,981 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Jul 2024 159,958 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jul 2023 148,783 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2022 141,608 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 May 2021 133,906 miles

couple of third brake lights n/w

n/s/r ex flange rusty and heat shield slight rattle

Pass 28 May 2020 131,363 miles
Pass 18 May 2019 127,585 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear tyre wearing inner edge

Offside wiper blade smeary

Fail 17 May 2019 127,585 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear tyre wearing inner edge

Offside wiper blade smeary

Pass 11 May 2018 121,821 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2018 121,821 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2016 109,514 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 101,884 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear tyres getting low

slight play in o/s/f lower ball joint

Fail 19 May 2015 101,884 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear tyres getting low

slight play in o/s/f lower ball joint

Pass 12 May 2014 95,547 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 90,680 miles

engine managment light on off side front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 14 May 2013 90,634 miles

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

engine managment light on off side front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 18 May 2012 84,677 miles

engine management fault warning indicator illuminated

Pass 24 May 2011 76,581 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 73,214 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 62,949 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge & tear in outer wall

nearside rear tyre wearing in middle of tyre

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge & tear in outer wall

offside rear tyre wearing in middle of tyre

Pass 4 Dec 2007 55,549 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 46,442 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 40,786 miles

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

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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CV52 WPP is a 2002 Lexus GS300 in Blue with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 CV52 WPP, 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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CV52 WPP is a 2002 Lexus GS300, first registered on 13 December 2002.

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