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WU02 KFX

2002 Lexus GS300

Silver Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

168,021 mi
Last recorded168,021 miles
Recorded on29 May 2025
Typical for 2002 Lexus GS30090,252 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU02 KFX
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 May 2025 168,021 miles

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

Fail 29 May 2025 168,021 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2024 161,481 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 11 Mar 2024 161,479 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2023 148,834 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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 15 Mar 2022 138,690 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2022 138,675 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 130,139 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 129,495 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2020 128,202 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits rear exhaust boxes corroded/holed (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 124,175 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2019 124,175 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 121,247 miles

Front brake application slightly uneven

Nearside Front Tyre worn inner shoulder

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn inner shoulder

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6 mm (4.1.E.1)

both rear exhaust system silencers are deteriorated

Fail 23 Mar 2018 121,247 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front brake application slightly uneven

Nearside Front Tyre worn inner shoulder

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn inner shoulder

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6 mm (4.1.E.1)

both rear exhaust system silencers are deteriorated

Pass 4 Mar 2017 117,890 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 114,157 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 109,699 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 12 Mar 2015 109,699 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 26 Mar 2014 107,105 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 103,075 miles

rear brake discs corroded inner faces

rear brake pads worn thin .

Fail 23 Mar 2013 103,075 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake discs corroded inner faces

rear brake pads worn thin .

Pass 26 Apr 2012 94,893 miles

both front suspension, upper wishbone balljoints slight movement as marked

Pass 21 Apr 2011 89,038 miles

slight play at front top wishbone outer balljoints.

slight play at top steering (steering wheel)

Pass 27 Apr 2010 81,625 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2010 81,621 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Apr 2009 74,882 miles

front registration plate deteriating.

Pass 30 Apr 2008 65,341 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 7 Mar 2007 56,227 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 45,701 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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WU02 KFX is a 2002 Lexus GS300 in Silver with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 WU02 KFX, 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 WU02 KFX registered?

WU02 KFX is a 2002 Lexus GS300, first registered on 20 March 2002.

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