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YY02 NFP

2002 Lexus GS300

Silver Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

157,520 mi
Last recorded157,520 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Lexus GS30090,252 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY02 NFP
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 157,520 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Nov 2025 157,520 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pip join (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2024 156,885 miles

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2023 156,374 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2022 156,052 miles
Pass 21 May 2021 155,083 miles

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

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

parking brake lever travel approaching limit

Pass 28 Aug 2019 154,990 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2018 150,681 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged.

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged.

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Underside of vehicle corroded.

Vehicle suspension corroded.

Fail 1 Jun 2018 150,681 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged.

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged.

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Underside of vehicle corroded.

Vehicle suspension corroded.

Fail 4 May 2018 150,403 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill. (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Engibne managment light illuminated.

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged on outer sidewall.

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rear bush, slightly perished.

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged on outer sidewall.

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill. (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak Transmission. ()

Rear Suspension slightly corroded.

Pass 12 May 2017 141,508 miles

Engine management light illuminiated.

Exhaust system corroded.

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake backing plate slightly corroded.

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Suspension slightly corroded.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 11 May 2017 141,508 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Engine management light illuminiated.

Exhaust system corroded.

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Brake backing plate slightly corroded.

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Suspension slightly corroded.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 May 2016 129,782 miles

Covers fitted to underside of vehicle.

Engine management light illuminated.

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Minor water leak.

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 6 May 2016 129,782 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Covers fitted to underside of vehicle.

Engine management light illuminated.

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Minor water leak.

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 12 May 2015 118,751 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Apr 2014 108,352 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2014 108,352 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 May 2013 101,076 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRE TREADS CUT.

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

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE WEARING UNEVENLY

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 May 2013 101,076 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRE TREADS CUT.

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE WEARING UNEVENLY

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 May 2012 91,495 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 May 2011 80,435 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 69,060 miles

EXHAUST HEAT SHIELD LOOSE

FRONT TYRES WEARING DOWN ON INNER EDGES.

Pass 11 May 2009 59,282 miles

MARKS IN OFFSIDE FRONT SEAT BELT WEBBING

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

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

Pass 6 May 2008 48,456 miles

MARKS IN OFFSIDE FRONT SEAT BELT WEBBING

Pass 15 May 2007 38,388 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 31,466 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2005 24,285 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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YY02 NFP is a 2002 Lexus GS300 in Silver with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YY02 NFP, 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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YY02 NFP is a 2002 Lexus GS300, first registered on 28 June 2002.

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