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YK02 UHF

2002 Lexus GS300

Bronze Petrol 2997cc

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MOT Status

Valid

Expires12 Feb 2027

Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)

Pass rate84%

Mileage

110,903 mi

Last recorded110,903 miles

Recorded on3 Feb 2026

Typical for 2002 Lexus GS30090,252 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK02 UHF

MakeLexus

ModelGS300

Year2002

ColourBronze

Fuel typePetrol

Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail

Pass 3 Feb 2026 110,903 miles

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

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

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect BOTH SIDES and corroded (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened and front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect BOTH SIDES and corroded (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Jan 2026 110,903 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) and both track rod ends corroded ()

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect BOTH SIDES and corroded (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened and front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect BOTH SIDES and corroded (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2025 108,029 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) and both sides track rod ends corroded ()

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect BOTH SIDES and corroded (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joints to back box and corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect BOTH SIDES and corroded (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Feb 2024 105,132 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both sides and corroded (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both sides and corroded (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2023 102,683 miles

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

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both and corroded (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both and corroded (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Jan 2023 102,641 miles

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

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

Exhaust silencer insecure broken (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both and corroded (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear parking brake limit only just met

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both and corroded (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2022 98,975 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ALL (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ALL (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Feb 2022 98,975 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ALL (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ALL (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2021 95,675 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

all four tyres starting to crack threads area

Fail 21 Jan 2021 95,674 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

all four tyres starting to crack threads area

Pass 10 Feb 2020 94,009 miles

Pass 29 Mar 2019 92,083 miles

Pass 12 Apr 2018 89,773 miles

Pass 21 Apr 2017 87,728 miles

Pass 20 Apr 2016 85,212 miles

Pass 10 Mar 2015 83,515 miles

Pass 10 Mar 2014 81,716 miles

Pass 14 Mar 2013 80,186 miles

Pass 12 Mar 2012 78,420 miles

Pass 14 Mar 2011 76,718 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2010 75,300 miles

Pass 10 Mar 2009 72,429 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 28 Feb 2008 69,420 miles

Pass 17 Mar 2007 66,867 miles

Pass 21 Mar 2006 63,926 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

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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YK02 UHF 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 YK02 UHF, 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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YK02 UHF is a 2002 Lexus GS300, first registered on 10 May 2002.

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