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BN51 HGO

2002 Lexus GS430

Bronze Other 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2020
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

194,531 mi
Last recorded194,531 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2019
Typical for 2002 Lexus GS43085,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN51 HGO
MakeLexus
ModelGS430
Year2002
ColourBronze
Fuel typeOther
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2019 194,531 miles

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

Fail 1 Jul 2019 194,531 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 19 Jan 2019 194,518 miles

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

Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

both headlamp images poor

exhaust corroded

underside corroded

Pass 22 Jan 2018 191,460 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and part(s) of the exhaust system deteriorated (7.1.2)

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake discs rusty

slight play at steering wheel /coloumn

slight play in rear suspension

Fail 22 Jan 2018 191,460 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and part(s) of the exhaust system deteriorated (7.1.2)

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake discs rusty

slight play at steering wheel /coloumn

slight play in rear suspension

Pass 18 Jan 2017 188,865 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases part(s) of the exhaust system deteriorated (7.1.2)

both rear rear suspension arm outer bushes slight play

Pass 19 Jan 2016 185,782 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2016 185,756 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2015 182,709 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Jan 2014 178,144 miles

rear exhaust joints rusty

Pass 14 Jan 2013 168,508 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 164,107 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Jan 2012 164,107 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Aug 2011 163,812 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2011 159,549 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 133,253 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 124,704 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2008 101,824 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2008 101,752 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2007 81,761 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 62,714 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2006 57,841 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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BN51 HGO is a 2002 Lexus GS430 in Bronze with a 4,293cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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

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 BN51 HGO, 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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BN51 HGO is a 2002 Lexus GS430, first registered on 2 January 2002.

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