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AU02 APY

2002 Lexus LS430

Bronze Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

176,261 mi
Last recorded176,261 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Lexus LS43095,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU02 APY
MakeLexus
ModelLS430
Year2002
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 176,261 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively and offside rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Aug 2025 176,261 miles

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

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing bolt missing broken (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively and offside rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Sep 2024 172,466 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2023 166,870 miles

advised chips in screen

advised osr nsr brake pipe end slighty corrosion

advised sill cover engine cover fitted

Fail 30 Jan 2023 166,870 miles

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

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

advised chips in screen

advised osr nsr brake pipe end slighty corrosion

advised sill cover engine cover fitted

Pass 14 Feb 2022 159,692 miles

advised chip in screen

advised engine under trays fitted

advised osr nsr end off brake pipes slight corrosion

advised osr tyre cuts in tread

advised sill cover fitted

Pass 16 Feb 2021 154,912 miles

advised all pipes hidden underside

advised chip in screen

advised engine cover fitted

advised osr nsr brake pipes ends slight corrosion

advised rear reg plate delaminated

advised sill cover fitted up to inspection of sill

advised under trays fitted

Pass 30 Jan 2020 150,997 miles

advised chip screen

advised engine cover fitted

advised sill cover fitted

Fail 28 Jan 2020 150,992 miles

Stop lamp(s) not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

advised chip screen

advised engine cover fitted

advised rear tyres close to limit

advised sill cover fitted

Pass 23 Jan 2019 144,463 miles

advised chip screen

advised engine cover fitted obsuing view

advised rear pads poss low

advised sill cover fitted

Pass 22 Jan 2018 137,670 miles

advised chip in screen

advised engine cover obsuring view

advised under trays fitted obsuring view off brake pipes

Pass 23 Jan 2017 127,745 miles

advised chip in screen

advised engine covers fitted

advised front pads half worn

advised rear brake pads getting low

advised unable see all pipes hiden

advised undertrays obscuring view

Pass 22 Jan 2016 119,808 miles

advised chip in screen

advised engine cover fitted obscuring view

advised sill cover fitted obscuring view

advised under covers fitted obscuring view

Pass 23 Jan 2015 112,217 miles

advised chip in screen

advised engine cover fitted obsuring view

advised sill cover fitted obscuring viw

advised underside plastic cover fitted obsuring view

Fail 23 Jan 2015 112,217 miles

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

advised chip in screen

advised engine cover fitted obsuring view

advised sill cover fitted obscuring viw

advised underside plastic cover fitted obsuring view

Pass 23 Jan 2014 102,238 miles

advised chip in screen

advised plastic cover fitted underside obscuring view

advised plastic engine cover fitted obscuring view

advised sill cover fitted

Pass 23 Jan 2013 94,235 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside front tyre has low tread on inside edge

Offside front tyre has low tread on inside edge

Sill covers fitted obscuring a full inspection of the vehicle sills

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Jan 2012 87,931 miles

advised chip in screen

advised engine lamp is on

advised sill cover fitted

Pass 25 Jan 2011 79,761 miles

advised both rear tyres getting low on inside esges

advised chip in screen

Pass 27 Jan 2010 71,542 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2009 63,560 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2008 55,954 miles

Front brake pads wearing.

Pass 24 Jan 2007 43,680 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 32,785 miles

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

O/S/R TYRE BALD ON INSIDE EDGE

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

How Reliable is the Lexus LS430?

Based on 44,904 MOT tests across 2,597 vehicles.

83.1%
Pass Rate
5,578
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
2,597
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,433
position lamp(s) not working 519
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 509
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 468
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 384
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AU02 APY is a 2002 Lexus LS430 in Bronze with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2002 Lexus LS430 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.7% with a typical mileage of 95,888 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Lexus LS430 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,433 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AU02 APY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus LS430 typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 24 years old, this Lexus LS430 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AU02 APY is a 2002 Lexus LS430, first registered on 19 March 2002.

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