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BX52 BMV

2002 Lexus LS430

Red Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

160,347 mi
Last recorded160,347 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2017
Typical for 2002 Lexus LS43095,888 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX52 BMV
MakeLexus
ModelLS430
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2017 160,347 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 157,766 miles

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 148,161 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 139,857 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 130,856 miles

E.M.L on

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Fail 21 Oct 2013 130,856 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

E.M.L on

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 18 Jul 2012 117,953 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

engine management light on.

Pass 14 Jun 2011 106,046 miles

Aux belt deteriorated

E.M.L on

Undertray not allowing full inspection of underside of vehicle

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

Fail 14 Jun 2011 106,046 miles

Aux belt deteriorated

E.M.L on

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

Undertray not allowing full inspection of underside of vehicle

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

Pass 15 Jun 2010 95,352 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2010 95,352 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2009 81,607 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 68,727 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 51,596 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 30,548 miles

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

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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BX52 BMV is a 2002 Lexus LS430 in Red with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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

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 BX52 BMV, 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 BX52 BMV registered?

BX52 BMV is a 2002 Lexus LS430, first registered on 4 September 2002.

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