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CU51 TBZ

2002 Lexus LS430

Bronze Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

252,340 mi
Last recorded252,340 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2019
Typical for 2002 Lexus LS43095,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU51 TBZ
MakeLexus
ModelLS430
Year2002
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2019 252,340 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 236,097 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2018 236,097 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jun 2017 221,279 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre pipe/ box (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 15 Jun 2017 221,279 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre pipe/ box (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 14 Jun 2016 203,612 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2016 203,612 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 27 May 2016 202,790 miles

Offside Front Air suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Centre Exhaust system noisy

Pass 18 Jun 2015 186,467 miles

Brakes all round to be checked

Pass 5 Jun 2014 167,576 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Jun 2013 149,689 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)

brake worn lihgt come on on dash

Pass 21 Jun 2012 135,209 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 132,715 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

slight wear on all brake disc`s

Pass 26 Jul 2010 127,418 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 114,786 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 101,478 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 88,679 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 TBZ is a 2002 Lexus LS430 in Bronze with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 TBZ, 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 CU51 TBZ registered?

CU51 TBZ is a 2002 Lexus LS430, first registered on 28 January 2002.

Is CU51 TBZ safe to buy?

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