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YK52 KYN

2002 Lexus GS300

Silver Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

86,329 mi
Last recorded86,329 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Lexus GS30090,252 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK52 KYN
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 86,329 miles

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear x2 perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

front and rear suspension components corroded

Pass 14 Apr 2025 85,990 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources 1 of 2 reg bulbs inop. (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2024 85,637 miles
Pass 9 May 2023 85,282 miles

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

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

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

Fail 28 Apr 2023 85,270 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 3 Dec 2022 80,250 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Lower shock absorber corroded

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

Offside Rear Lower shock absorber corroded

Pass 11 May 2022 73,877 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2021 73,115 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 71,800 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 71,196 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 69,968 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2017 69,966 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 15 Feb 2016 67,537 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 65,969 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2013 63,616 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 60,879 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

centre exhaust shield rattles

Pass 16 Jun 2010 58,492 miles

front discs marked/surface corrosion

Fail 16 Jun 2010 58,492 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

front discs marked/surface corrosion

Pass 2 Jun 2009 54,784 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 51,749 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 45,676 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2006 39,407 miles

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

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

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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YK52 KYN is a 2002 Lexus GS300 in Silver with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 YK52 KYN, 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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YK52 KYN is a 2002 Lexus GS300, first registered on 10 September 2002.

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