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YF02 BAA

2002 Lexus GS300

Black Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

170,816 mi
Last recorded170,816 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Lexus GS30090,252 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF02 BAA
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 170,816 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

slight surface corrosion to all suspension components

Pass 13 Mar 2025 165,015 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust corroded

Pass 10 Nov 2022 163,996 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2022 163,987 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2021 160,362 miles

Front headlamps misty

Fail 10 Nov 2021 160,362 miles

Front headlamps misty

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

Pass 24 Oct 2020 154,992 miles

both front headlamps misty

Pass 10 May 2019 150,868 miles

front headlamps misty

Fail 18 Apr 2019 150,846 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Apr 2018 148,680 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

engine management light on

under trays fitted

Fail 20 Apr 2018 148,680 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

engine management light on

under trays fitted

Pass 22 Apr 2017 145,619 miles

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 22 Apr 2017 145,619 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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 5 Mar 2016 142,104 miles

front tyre worn in side

Pass 11 Mar 2015 139,441 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Nov 2013 134,821 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Nov 2013 134,821 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2012 123,614 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Oct 2012 123,614 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2011 116,323 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2010 104,029 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 94,536 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 29 Oct 2009 94,534 miles

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

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Nov 2008 81,910 miles

Offside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 31 Oct 2008 81,910 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 22 Nov 2007 73,022 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear number plate discoloured/rear tyres worn on edges/front number plate cracked

Pass 22 Nov 2007 73,022 miles

rear number plate discoloured/rear tyres worn on edges/front number plate cracked

Pass 25 Oct 2006 63,445 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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YF02 BAA is a 2002 Lexus GS300 in Black with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 YF02 BAA, 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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YF02 BAA is a 2002 Lexus GS300, first registered on 17 June 2002.

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