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KJ52 CKY

2002 Lexus GS300

Red Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

89,617 mi
Last recorded89,617 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 2002 Lexus GS30090,252 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ52 CKY
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 89,617 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2024 85,176 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2023 81,254 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2022 75,326 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2021 68,585 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2020 64,755 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2020 64,753 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2019 64,666 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Dec 2016 62,089 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2015 60,482 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2014 57,351 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 55,511 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2011 51,390 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2010 48,868 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 42,094 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 33,072 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 25,883 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 22,057 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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KJ52 CKY is a 2002 Lexus GS300 in Red with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 KJ52 CKY, 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 KJ52 CKY registered?

KJ52 CKY is a 2002 Lexus GS300, first registered on 4 September 2002.

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