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RL52 VXK

2002 Lexus GS300

Bronze Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

176,141 mi
Last recorded176,141 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2025
Typical for 2002 Lexus GS30090,252 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL52 VXK
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2002
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2025 176,141 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2025 176,141 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Dec 2024 165,499 miles

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

undertrays fitted at time of test

Pass 23 Dec 2023 155,737 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2023 143,946 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2021 130,492 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2021 118,797 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2020 108,994 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2019 100,411 miles

Engine bay covers fitted obscuring some components from view

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

Under trays fitted obscuring some components from view

Pass 8 Nov 2017 99,531 miles

Engine bay covers fitted

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

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

Sill covers fitted

Under trays fitted

Fail 8 Nov 2017 99,531 miles

Engine bay covers fitted

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Sill covers fitted

Under trays fitted

Pass 8 Sep 2016 98,040 miles

Engine covers fitted

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)

undertrays fitted

Pass 8 Sep 2015 95,765 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 2 Sep 2014 93,701 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2013 91,599 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Sep 2013 91,599 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 89,694 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 6 Sep 2011 82,954 miles

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 8 Sep 2010 72,987 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 63,773 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 56,444 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 49,953 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 38,497 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 10 Nov 2005 27,630 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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RL52 VXK is a 2002 Lexus GS300 in Bronze with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 RL52 VXK, 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 RL52 VXK registered?

RL52 VXK is a 2002 Lexus GS300, first registered on 26 November 2002.

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