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BT02 AEA

2002 Lexus LS430

Bronze Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

193,700 mi
Last recorded193,700 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2018
Typical for 2002 Lexus LS43095,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT02 AEA
MakeLexus
ModelLS430
Year2002
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2018 193,700 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2017 185,980 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2015 169,618 miles

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

Fail 4 Dec 2015 169,618 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2014 154,833 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Aug 2013 148,900 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 147,622 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 142,230 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 136,830 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 129,825 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 29 Jul 2009 129,825 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 23 Jul 2008 121,502 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 115,177 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 108,987 miles

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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BT02 AEA is a 2002 Lexus LS430 in Bronze with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 BT02 AEA, 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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What year was BT02 AEA registered?

BT02 AEA is a 2002 Lexus LS430, first registered on 31 May 2002.

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