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GV52 GKC

2002 Lexus IS300

Green Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

51,962 mi
Last recorded51,962 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Lexus IS30084,009 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV52 GKC
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 51,962 miles
Pass 30 May 2022 51,762 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play BOTH SAID (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2021 50,235 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 49,246 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2012 49,243 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2011 47,800 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2010 43,010 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 35,689 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 29,220 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 26,223 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 19,847 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2006 19,815 miles

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

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

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

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

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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GV52 GKC is a 2002 Lexus IS300 in Green with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 GV52 GKC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GV52 GKC registered?

GV52 GKC is a 2002 Lexus IS300, first registered on 28 October 2002.

Is GV52 GKC safe to buy?

The MOT history for GV52 GKC shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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