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EA02 BBV

2002 Lexus LS430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

112,547 mi
Last recorded112,547 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2025
Typical for 2002 Lexus LS43095,888 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2025 112,547 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2024 105,215 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2023 96,377 miles

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

chip in windscreen but not adversely affecting driver's view

Pass 17 Mar 2022 89,885 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2022 89,873 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2021 82,642 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Mar 2020 79,805 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 67,098 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2018 52,412 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 42,166 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 29,917 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 29,772 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 29,668 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2012 29,587 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 29,528 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 27,493 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 25,656 miles

all tyres getting low and wearing on edges

unable to see brake pads

Pass 23 May 2008 24,526 miles

all tyres wearing in edges also all tyres getting low

unable to see brake pads

Pass 14 May 2007 22,155 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 20,012 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 BBV is a 2002 Lexus LS430 in Silver with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 BBV, 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 BBV is a 2002 Lexus LS430, first registered on 31 May 2002.

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