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YR02 KTC

2002 Lexus GS300

Silver Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

112,679 mi
Last recorded112,679 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Lexus GS30090,252 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR02 KTC
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 112,679 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases covered with paste (6.1.2 (a))

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Pass 19 Mar 2025 108,082 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2024 103,699 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2023 98,779 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2022 90,777 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 87,425 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 86,130 miles

Both rear exh joints slightly corroded.

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

Pass 26 Feb 2019 83,505 miles

Both rear exh joints slightly corroded.

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 13 Mar 2018 80,677 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 77,254 miles

Both rear exh joints slightly corroded.

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

Pass 15 Mar 2016 75,007 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 72,311 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2014 70,969 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Oct 2013 69,360 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2013 69,360 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Oct 2012 67,810 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 65,075 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2010 60,980 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 56,662 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 52,602 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 49,328 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 43,743 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2006 43,743 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

offside front windscreen wiper rubber slightly split

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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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YR02 KTC is a 2002 Lexus GS300 in Silver with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 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 YR02 KTC, 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 YR02 KTC registered?

YR02 KTC is a 2002 Lexus GS300, first registered on 16 May 2002.

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The MOT history for YR02 KTC shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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