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FG52 EAF

2002 Lexus LS430

Bronze Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

198,717 mi
Last recorded198,717 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2016
Typical for 2002 Lexus LS43095,888 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG52 EAF
MakeLexus
ModelLS430
Year2002
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2016 198,717 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 184,100 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Jan 2015 172,387 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2015 172,387 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2014 157,598 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 139,037 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2011 121,876 miles

nearside front tyre bald on inner edge

Fail 23 Nov 2011 121,876 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 15 Oct 2010 99,355 miles

Front wipers slightly deteriorated.

Pass 16 Jan 2009 61,512 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 33,922 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 25,571 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2006 25,571 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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FG52 EAF is a 2002 Lexus LS430 in Bronze with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 FG52 EAF, 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 FG52 EAF registered?

FG52 EAF is a 2002 Lexus LS430, first registered on 30 September 2002.

Is FG52 EAF safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG52 EAF shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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