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BX52 RUC

2002 Lexus LS430

Black Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

130,616 mi
Last recorded130,616 miles
Recorded on16 May 2023
Typical for 2002 Lexus LS43095,888 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX52 RUC
MakeLexus
ModelLS430
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 May 2023 130,616 miles
Fail 16 May 2023 130,616 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2022 123,337 miles
Pass 20 May 2021 121,016 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 119,302 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EXACTLY ON LEGAL LIMIT AND CORDS NOT QUITE EXPOSED (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Jan 2019 117,662 miles

Central exhausts have a slight leak of exhaust gases

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust heat shields loose

Fail 29 Jan 2019 117,662 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Central exhausts have a slight leak of exhaust gases

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust heat shields loose

Pass 30 Jan 2018 114,824 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge of tread

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

Fail 30 Jan 2018 114,824 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge of tread

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2017 110,975 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre wearing down low

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

Offside Rear tyre perrishing

Pass 19 Jan 2016 105,521 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2016 105,514 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 103,318 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 99,808 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2012 94,260 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 89,363 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 83,347 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 78,327 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2008 73,062 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 5 Sep 2007 66,130 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 54,231 miles

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 RUC is a 2002 Lexus LS430 in Black with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 RUC, 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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BX52 RUC is a 2002 Lexus LS430, first registered on 3 September 2002.

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