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YK52 KYW

2002 Lexus GS300

Red Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2024
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

148,200 mi
Last recorded148,200 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2023
Typical for 2002 Lexus GS30090,252 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK52 KYW
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2023 148,200 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2022 145,900 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2021 141,329 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2020 139,213 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2019 137,096 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

exhaust system deterioating

varius underbody surface corrosion

Pass 3 Jan 2018 134,359 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2017 128,141 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 122,986 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 118,631 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 114,452 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 111,854 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Oct 2011 107,972 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 104,980 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 100,205 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2009 100,205 miles

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 9 Sep 2008 78,821 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)

Fail 9 Sep 2008 78,821 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2007 69,205 miles

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

Fail 28 Aug 2007 69,205 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2006 57,870 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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YK52 KYW is a 2002 Lexus GS300 in Red with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 KYW, 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 KYW is a 2002 Lexus GS300, first registered on 5 September 2002.

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