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AO02 DPV

2002 Lexus GS430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

80,236 mi
Last recorded80,236 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Lexus GS43085,835 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO02 DPV
MakeLexus
ModelGS430
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 80,236 miles

Nearside Rear - anti-rattle clip loose for brake pads

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge - worn/wearing on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Oct 2025 80,236 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear - anti-rattle clip loose for brake pads

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge - worn/wearing on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Oct 2024 70,370 miles

Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under car (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2023 70,218 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front lower arms corroding (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened all struts corroding (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive both rear inner sills near subframe mounting corroding (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2022 67,072 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2021 66,651 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2020 65,946 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 64,476 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2019 64,380 miles

Emissions not tested due to excessive exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at both cat to mid sections and mid section (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 10 May 2018 62,987 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

exhaust corroding thin but not blowing

Pass 10 May 2017 62,004 miles

exhaust system rusty

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s and o/s front suspension arms rusty

Pass 10 May 2016 60,815 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin front inner pads close to 2mm (3.5.1g)

Offside Front headlight patent slight poor

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)

Fail 10 May 2016 60,815 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin front inner pads close to 2mm (3.5.1g)

Offside Front headlight patent slight poor

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 May 2015 47,080 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 45,636 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)

Pass 4 May 2013 41,081 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 34,375 miles

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 6 May 2011 27,846 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 22,814 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 20,511 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 17,213 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 13,507 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 10,144 miles

How Reliable is the Lexus GS430?

Based on 15,178 MOT tests across 914 vehicles.

79.6%
Pass Rate
5,150
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
914
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 473
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 285
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 179
position lamp(s) not working 155
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 142
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AO02 DPV is a 2002 Lexus GS430 in Silver with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

Across all 2002 Lexus GS430 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.3% with a typical mileage of 85,835 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Lexus GS430 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 473 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AO02 DPV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus GS430 typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 24 years old, this Lexus GS430 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AO02 DPV is a 2002 Lexus GS430, first registered on 23 May 2002.

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