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BV02 FFO

2002 Lexus GS430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

179,668 mi
Last recorded179,668 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2025
Typical for 2002 Lexus GS43085,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV02 FFO
MakeLexus
ModelGS430
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2025 179,668 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Feb 2024 179,601 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Feb 2024 179,601 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Nov 2022 175,854 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Nov 2021 172,690 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Nov 2020 168,392 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2019 158,486 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower wishbone inner bush slightly cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower wishbone inner bush slightly cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 154,067 miles

Nearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 148,613 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 142,700 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 134,850 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 14 Jun 2014 123,036 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 20 Jun 2013 111,670 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 97,342 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 88,969 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 79,860 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 73,297 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 61,335 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2008 61,281 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Feb 2007 36,227 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 31,822 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 FFO is a 2002 Lexus GS430 in Silver with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 BV02 FFO, 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 FFO is a 2002 Lexus GS430, first registered on 19 March 2002.

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