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RJ52 DOU

2002 Lexus GS300

Bronze Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

61,308 mi
Last recorded61,308 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Lexus GS30090,252 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ52 DOU
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2002
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 61,308 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2025 60,723 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2024 60,178 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2023 59,264 miles

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDE (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDE (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2021 58,107 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2020 57,578 miles

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2019 56,945 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2019 56,945 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2018 55,791 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2017 52,018 miles

EML is On

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both side (1.7.5a)

Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim both side (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim both side (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 5 Sep 2016 47,663 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2016 47,663 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 44,301 miles

eml on

Pass 11 Sep 2014 42,187 miles

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

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

Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Oct 2013 38,538 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2013 38,538 miles

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

Fail 4 Oct 2012 36,703 miles

Centre Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Cut In Outer Wall Of Offside Rear Tyre, Not To Cords

Pass 4 Oct 2012 36,703 miles

Cut In Outer Wall Of Offside Rear Tyre, Not To Cords

Pass 5 Oct 2011 34,807 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

two out of five centre brake light bulbs inop.

Pass 28 Sep 2010 33,581 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 32,046 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2008 30,866 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 28,046 miles

Could not gain access to boot due to security lock being on

Pass 27 Sep 2006 26,463 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2005 20,102 miles

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

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

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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RJ52 DOU is a 2002 Lexus GS300 in Bronze with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 RJ52 DOU, 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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RJ52 DOU is a 2002 Lexus GS300, first registered on 30 September 2002.

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