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EA02 BBU

2002 Lexus LS430

Black Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2022
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

186,619 mi
Last recorded186,619 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2021
Typical for 2002 Lexus LS43095,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA02 BBU
MakeLexus
ModelLS430
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2021 186,619 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 181,061 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FRONT PIPES AND FLEXI (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

PARK BRAKE REACHING ONLY MINIMUM EFFICIENCY

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated EXCESSIVE TRAVEL (1.1.6 (d))

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

Pass 10 May 2018 179,216 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 176,638 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 174,163 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 170,891 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 167,923 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Inner Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Inner Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Mar 2013 164,081 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 155,313 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2011 155,313 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 27 Apr 2010 148,887 miles

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

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

Fail 1 May 2009 134,736 miles

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

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

Pass 1 May 2009 134,736 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 124,634 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 87,364 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2005 69,208 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 BBU is a 2002 Lexus LS430 in Black with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 BBU, 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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EA02 BBU is a 2002 Lexus LS430, first registered on 19 May 2002.

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