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G8 KPX

2002 Lexus GS300

Bronze Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

158,577 mi
Last recorded158,577 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 Lexus GS30090,252 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG8 KPX
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2002
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 158,577 miles

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Jan 2026 158,577 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2025 156,599 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Jan 2024 154,582 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2023 152,902 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2022 150,837 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2021 148,794 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (rose joints) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Dec 2019 146,865 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2019 144,812 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2018 141,524 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

slight corrosion in exhaust

Pass 13 Jan 2017 138,202 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 130,114 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Feb 2015 122,894 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 18 Feb 2015 122,894 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2014 115,760 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2013 108,230 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Feb 2012 101,991 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2011 94,795 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2010 86,072 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2009 77,604 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 68,138 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2008 68,134 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2007 58,909 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 49,693 miles

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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G8 KPX is a 2002 Lexus GS300 in Bronze 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 GS300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.7% with a typical mileage of 90,252 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 G8 KPX, 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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What year was G8 KPX registered?

G8 KPX is a 2002 Lexus GS300, first registered on 9 March 2002.

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