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BV02 FEX

2002 Lexus GS430

Bronze Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

164,788 mi
Last recorded164,788 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2022
Typical for 2002 Lexus GS43085,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV02 FEX
MakeLexus
ModelGS430
Year2002
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2022 164,788 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Oct 2022 164,788 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 160,381 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Oct 2021 160,381 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 159,066 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2019 157,451 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2018 155,010 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2017 151,458 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 1 Dec 2017 151,458 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/45/17 plycords exposed (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Nov 2016 145,635 miles

Advise n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 13 Nov 2015 140,518 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 27 Nov 2014 135,244 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2014 135,239 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Nov 2013 128,870 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 27 Nov 2013 128,868 miles

Nearside Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Oct 2012 123,458 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 13 Oct 2011 114,562 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 6 Oct 2010 107,578 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2009 98,818 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 89,149 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2008 89,149 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2007 78,861 miles

O/S Front tyre wearing on outer edges

Pass 23 Oct 2006 67,007 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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BV02 FEX is a 2002 Lexus GS430 in Bronze with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 BV02 FEX, 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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BV02 FEX is a 2002 Lexus GS430, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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