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PL52 XLK

2002 Lexus GS300

Blue Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

126,805 mi
Last recorded126,805 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 Lexus GS30090,252 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL52 XLK
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 126,805 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2024 123,302 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2023 119,105 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2023 119,105 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 10 Aug 2022 115,006 miles

Exhaust corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2021 111,240 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2020 108,406 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 104,067 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 99,640 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Aug 2017 97,515 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides worn on edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Oct 2016 94,077 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2016 94,077 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Oct 2015 85,818 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2015 85,818 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2014 71,978 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jul 2013 60,273 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Aug 2012 55,944 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 50,283 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 44,957 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 38,718 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 34,630 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 29,037 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 22,748 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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PL52 XLK is a 2002 Lexus GS300 in Blue with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 PL52 XLK, 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 PL52 XLK registered?

PL52 XLK is a 2002 Lexus GS300, first registered on 12 September 2002.

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The MOT history for PL52 XLK shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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