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YW52 NPF

2002 Lexus GS300

Green Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Dec 2026
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

126,999 mi
Last recorded126,999 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2002 Lexus GS30090,252 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYW52 NPF
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 126,999 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2024 118,317 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2023 109,793 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2023 109,746 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2022 100,799 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2021 94,078 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Dec 2021 94,074 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Dec 2020 85,399 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2020 85,399 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Dec 2019 80,993 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2018 68,489 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Mar 2017 66,116 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2015 62,754 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014 60,505 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2014 57,804 miles

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

front exhaust pipe heat shield rattles slightly

Pass 10 Jan 2013 55,547 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jan 2012 52,892 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2011 49,215 miles

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

both front tyres cut on s/walls

Pass 8 Jan 2010 46,073 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2010 46,073 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2009 41,926 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2008 36,150 miles

rear reg plate deteriorating

Pass 23 Nov 2006 29,983 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 27,846 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2005 26,814 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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YW52 NPF is a 2002 Lexus GS300 in Green 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 YW52 NPF, 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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YW52 NPF is a 2002 Lexus GS300, first registered on 1 November 2002.

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