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EA02 BBE

2002 Lexus LS430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

118,281 mi
Last recorded118,281 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Lexus LS43095,888 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA02 BBE
MakeLexus
ModelLS430
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 118,281 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2024 117,485 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2023 116,461 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2023 116,461 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 28 Oct 2022 115,704 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2021 114,942 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2021 114,942 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2020 112,560 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 May 2019 108,050 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 100,036 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 97,199 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 93,450 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2016 93,450 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 87,771 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2015 87,771 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Apr 2014 83,004 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 77,852 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 73,170 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 67,587 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 61,049 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 53,478 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 46,065 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 38,970 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 31,991 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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EA02 BBE is a 2002 Lexus LS430 in Silver with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EA02 BBE, 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 EA02 BBE registered?

EA02 BBE is a 2002 Lexus LS430, first registered on 18 May 2002.

Is EA02 BBE safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA02 BBE shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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