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DF02 HLJ

2002 Lexus GS430

Green Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

118,735 mi
Last recorded118,735 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 Lexus GS43085,835 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF02 HLJ
MakeLexus
ModelGS430
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 118,735 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2024 113,639 miles

Suspension components corroded and underseal in places

Pass 14 Dec 2022 110,486 miles

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

eml on

front suspension components corroded

rear diff slight weep of oil

rear suspension components corroded

Pass 24 Mar 2021 110,384 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2020 110,383 miles

Brake performance not tested Due to condition of rear brakes (1.2.1 (g))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick metal to metal (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake binding

Pass 23 Mar 2019 108,843 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases very rusty (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2018 108,504 miles

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front lower (2.4.G.1)

exhaust in poor condition

Pass 25 Mar 2017 108,108 miles

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front (2.4.G.1)

all suspension parts corroded

Pass 19 Mar 2016 108,047 miles

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension (2.4.G.1)

exhaust in poor condition

Fail 19 Mar 2016 108,047 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension (2.4.G.1)

exhaust in poor condition

Pass 30 Mar 2015 107,530 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2014 105,199 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2013 103,689 miles

all suspension arms corrosion started

exhaust system corroded

Pass 28 Feb 2012 101,928 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 19 Oct 2010 100,986 miles

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

Fail 19 Oct 2010 100,986 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Oct 2009 97,724 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2008 87,618 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 85,368 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 74,902 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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DF02 HLJ is a 2002 Lexus GS430 in Green with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 DF02 HLJ, 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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DF02 HLJ is a 2002 Lexus GS430, first registered on 9 July 2002.

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