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EU02 YFY

2002 Lexus LS430

Green Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

208,570 mi
Last recorded208,570 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2018
Typical for 2002 Lexus LS43095,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU02 YFY
MakeLexus
ModelLS430
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2018 208,570 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement on both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Hydraulic leak, but not excessive steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 5 Jun 2018 208,569 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement on both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Hydraulic leak, but not excessive steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 May 2017 199,664 miles

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe / manifold (7.1.2)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight leak from rack ()

Fail 30 May 2017 199,664 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe / manifold (7.1.2)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight leak from rack ()

Fail 17 May 2017 199,063 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Oil leak diff ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

eml light on

Pass 17 Jun 2016 191,020 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

play in nearside inner tie rod

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

slight movement in drivers seat

Fail 16 Jun 2016 191,017 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

play in nearside inner tie rod

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

slight movement in drivers seat

Pass 19 Feb 2015 179,377 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2015 179,377 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2014 161,748 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2014 161,748 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 20 Feb 2013 147,497 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 28 Feb 2012 130,359 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)

Pass 3 Mar 2011 114,642 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 99,956 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2009 87,576 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 73,913 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 58,774 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2007 58,747 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 13 Apr 2006 46,541 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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EU02 YFY is a 2002 Lexus LS430 in Green with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 EU02 YFY, 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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EU02 YFY is a 2002 Lexus LS430, first registered on 30 March 2002.

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