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CU51 NJN

2002 Lexus LS430

Grey Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

145,738 mi
Last recorded145,738 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2019
Typical for 2002 Lexus LS43095,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU51 NJN
MakeLexus
ModelLS430
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2019 145,738 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear pipes behind arch covers (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front fog light inoperative

both front tyres worn low on edges

both rear tyres worn bald on inner edges but not in central three quarters of tread pattern or showing cords

coolant level low

Fail 2 Aug 2019 145,735 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear pipes behind arch covers (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front fog light inoperative

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

both front tyres worn low on edges

both rear tyres worn bald on inner edges but not in central three quarters of tread pattern or showing cords

coolant level low

Pass 16 Aug 2018 138,319 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2018 138,317 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2017 131,246 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front fog light

Fail 9 Aug 2017 131,246 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front fog light

Pass 25 Jan 2016 124,916 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Feb 2015 119,537 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Engine management light on.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Slight corrosion to rear exhaust back boxes.

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 17 Feb 2014 113,284 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 109,282 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 101,338 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 93,251 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 86,245 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 74,647 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

o/s/f tyre bold on inner edge

rear number plate starting to disfigure

Fail 21 Apr 2009 74,642 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

o/s/f tyre bold on inner edge

rear number plate starting to disfigure

Pass 14 Jan 2008 62,707 miles

both front tyres wearing off on inner edges

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Fail 11 Jan 2008 62,707 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

both front tyres wearing off on inner edges

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 10 Jan 2007 52,200 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2006 38,808 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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CU51 NJN is a 2002 Lexus LS430 in Grey with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 CU51 NJN, 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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CU51 NJN is a 2002 Lexus LS430, first registered on 16 January 2002.

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