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FN02 BYH

2002 Lexus LS430

Blue Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

142,536 mi
Last recorded142,536 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2017
Typical for 2002 Lexus LS43095,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN02 BYH
MakeLexus
ModelLS430
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2017 142,536 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2016 135,382 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2015 128,922 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2014 122,235 miles

Engine management system fault warning light illuminated

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Nov 2014 122,235 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Engine management system fault warning light illuminated

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Nov 2013 116,324 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Nov 2012 104,955 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Oct 2011 92,978 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Sep 2010 82,857 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

travel in park brake

Pass 16 Jul 2009 65,092 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)

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

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

under body cover fitted

Fail 16 Jul 2009 65,092 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

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

under body cover fitted

Pass 18 Jul 2008 55,456 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2007 44,251 miles

rear brake pads becoming low

Pass 7 Jun 2006 35,031 miles

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

rear brake pads 50% worn

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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FN02 BYH is a 2002 Lexus LS430 in Blue with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 FN02 BYH, 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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FN02 BYH is a 2002 Lexus LS430, first registered on 24 March 2002.

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