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GV52 XZW

2002 Lexus GS300

Bronze Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

141,653 mi
Last recorded141,653 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Lexus GS30090,252 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV52 XZW
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2002
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 141,653 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened N/s off/s front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2024 141,012 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside offside (4.1.4 (b))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2023 139,310 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2022 137,129 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2021 136,511 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2020 135,608 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 129,165 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 127,418 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2018 127,418 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 19 Sep 2017 125,363 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 120,681 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 May 2016 116,278 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 110,480 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both middle to rear exhaust flanges in poor condition

Fail 18 May 2015 110,457 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both middle to rear exhaust flanges in poor condition

Pass 2 Jun 2014 105,505 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 28 May 2014 105,492 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 May 2013 98,636 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 96,876 miles

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

rear exhaust in poor condition

Fail 21 May 2012 96,876 miles

Offside Rear 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)

rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 7 Dec 2011 96,602 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 25 Nov 2010 84,734 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 77,289 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2008 64,261 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 2 Oct 2008 63,937 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Apr 2007 46,920 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 36,431 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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GV52 XZW is a 2002 Lexus GS300 in Bronze with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 GV52 XZW, 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 GV52 XZW registered?

GV52 XZW is a 2002 Lexus GS300, first registered on 17 December 2002.

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