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BK52 CSX

2002 Lexus GS430

Blue Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests27 (22 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate81.5%

Mileage

85,060 mi
Last recorded85,060 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Lexus GS43085,835 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK52 CSX
MakeLexus
ModelGS430
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

22 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 85,060 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5 mm` (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Mar 2026 84,976 miles

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

Front Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Bumper likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5 mm` (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2025 82,199 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached NEED ATTENTION (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2024 77,315 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Rear reflector insecure broken on side (4.8.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Mar 2024 77,295 miles

Central Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault vsc on (1.6 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Rear reflector insecure broken on side (4.8.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2023 74,486 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2023 74,466 miles

Central Front Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault on dashboard (7.12 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7 mm` left on (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Mar 2022 69,625 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3.0 mmj` left on (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3.0 mm` left on (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also 4.0 mm` left on (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2021 65,013 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 4.0 mm` left on (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 4.0 mm` left on (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Apr 2020 62,173 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2019 57,069 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front lower arm rear bush split not resulting in excessive movement

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front lower arm rear bush split not resulting in excessive movement

Pass 19 Mar 2018 44,982 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2018 44,982 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2017 44,504 miles
Fail 3 May 2017 44,504 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jul 2016 43,954 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2015 43,170 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 42,479 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 41,066 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2012 39,844 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 38,809 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Jul 2010 37,389 miles

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

unable to check door sills correctly due to plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 27 Jul 2009 35,589 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2008 32,236 miles

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

parking brake travel long

sidewall damage n/s front tyre

unable to check door sills correctly due to plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 25 Jul 2007 28,710 miles

handbrake brake long

unable to check door sills correctly due to plastic sill covers fitted

wear o/s rear tyre

Pass 28 Jul 2006 25,945 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2005 22,850 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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BK52 CSX is a 2002 Lexus GS430 in Blue with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.5%.

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 BK52 CSX, 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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BK52 CSX is a 2002 Lexus GS430, first registered on 27 September 2002.

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