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SB52 EFD

2002 Lexus GS300

Bronze Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

87,791 mi
Last recorded87,791 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Lexus GS30090,252 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB52 EFD
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2002
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 87,791 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Jun 2026 87,791 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Jun 2025 82,244 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2025 82,244 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Jun 2024 77,312 miles

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

Fail 19 Jun 2024 77,312 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2023 71,637 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2022 63,492 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2022 63,492 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Feb 2021 59,722 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2021 59,593 miles

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

Registration plate inscription illegible delaminated (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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 23 Jul 2019 54,701 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2019 54,701 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2018 50,076 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2017 47,093 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 41,574 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2016 41,573 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 35,621 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Mar 2014 32,660 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 Feb 2014 32,651 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2013 28,032 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2012 23,088 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2010 20,410 miles

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

Rear discs heavily corroded.

front discs scored and lipped

Fail 17 Dec 2010 20,407 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

front discs scored and lipped

raer discs heavily corroded

Pass 3 Dec 2009 19,324 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2008 17,874 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2007 16,363 miles

bulge to sidewall of spare tyre

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slight play at steering column

slight smear at wipers

very small chip at zone"a"of windscreen

Pass 6 Dec 2006 14,465 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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SB52 EFD is a 2002 Lexus GS300 in Bronze with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 SB52 EFD, 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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SB52 EFD is a 2002 Lexus GS300, first registered on 20 December 2002.

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