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GV51 YSP

2002 Lexus RX300

Bronze Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

141,537 mi
Last recorded141,537 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Lexus RX30088,148 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV51 YSP
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2002
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 141,537 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2025 141,427 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Sep 2024 134,908 miles

under side corroded

Pass 15 Sep 2023 131,644 miles

under side corroded

Pass 6 Sep 2022 121,478 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2021 115,379 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

under side and suspension corroded

Fail 23 Sep 2021 115,379 miles

Offside Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

under side and suspension corroded

Pass 14 Sep 2020 111,812 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 105,564 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 99,801 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 96,422 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 90,086 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 83,113 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2015 83,113 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Aug 2014 76,745 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2014 76,745 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 12 Aug 2013 73,897 miles

engine management light on

Pass 3 Sep 2012 69,462 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 64,335 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 57,841 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

How Reliable is the Lexus RX300?

Based on 229,652 MOT tests across 14,830 vehicles.

79.0%
Pass Rate
6,422
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
14,830
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 6,310
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 5,344
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 3,727
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 3,419
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,590
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GV51 YSP is a 2002 Lexus RX300 in Bronze with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2002 Lexus RX300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.1% with a typical mileage of 88,148 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Lexus RX300 fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 6,310 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GV51 YSP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus RX300 typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 24 years old, this Lexus RX300 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GV51 YSP registered?

GV51 YSP is a 2002 Lexus RX300, first registered on 8 January 2002.

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