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BG52 AFA

2002 Lexus LS430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

179,900 mi
Last recorded179,900 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2020
Typical for 2002 Lexus LS43095,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG52 AFA
MakeLexus
ModelLS430
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2020 179,900 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Wiper Arm secured with Duct Tape but it does not effect its operation

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

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

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

Rear Both Inner sills corroded

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 15 Dec 2020 179,900 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Wiper Arm secured with Duct Tape but it does not effect its operation

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

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

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

Rear Both Inner sills corroded

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 21 Jun 2019 173,010 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front wishbone rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Mar 2019 172,805 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases leak from middle pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front and offside front suspension lower arm rear facing mount deteriorated (strong advice)

Nearside and offside exhaust rear box corroded

Offside Front air air suspension weak

Offside Rear anti roll bar link dust cover deteriorated slightly

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective front wipers smearing (strong advice) (3.4 (b) (i))

engine cover + under tray fitted obscure some components

front and rear suspension area corroded

fuel cap seal deteriorated slightly

Pass 28 Mar 2018 169,915 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 167,536 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2016 163,754 miles
Fail 18 May 2016 163,574 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 May 2015 160,759 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 156,521 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 159,063 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 149,466 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 145,114 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 138,980 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2009 138,963 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Oct 2008 125,463 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 94,022 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 67,280 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2005 39,970 miles

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

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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BG52 AFA is a 2002 Lexus LS430 in Silver with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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

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 BG52 AFA, 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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BG52 AFA is a 2002 Lexus LS430, first registered on 21 October 2002.

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