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EF02 VMZ

2002 Lexus GS430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

137,326 mi
Last recorded137,326 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Lexus GS43085,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF02 VMZ
MakeLexus
ModelGS430
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 137,326 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Front Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both Front Sills Deformed (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch All

Pass 7 Apr 2025 131,523 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 Apr 2024 128,968 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2024 128,968 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Nov 2022 124,610 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 24 Nov 2022 124,610 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 Nov 2021 118,591 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 114,185 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2019 107,566 miles
Pass 20 May 2018 104,059 miles

engine and under covers fitted

multi chip on screen

Pass 11 Jan 2017 98,765 miles

Radiator corroded & slight leak

Rear Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 10 Jan 2017 98,762 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Radiator corroded & slight leak

Rear Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2016 97,102 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 94,827 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)

Fail 6 Jan 2015 94,826 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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)

Pass 10 Jan 2014 93,570 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 90,434 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 86,247 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2012 86,247 miles

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2011 81,163 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 78,201 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 71,878 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2008 61,479 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 49,875 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2005 41,814 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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EF02 VMZ is a 2002 Lexus GS430 in Silver with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EF02 VMZ, 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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EF02 VMZ is a 2002 Lexus GS430, first registered on 27 June 2002.

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