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FN02 BZM

2002 Lexus GS430

Blue Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

129,542 mi
Last recorded129,542 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2012
Typical for 2002 Lexus GS43085,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN02 BZM
MakeLexus
ModelGS430
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2012 129,542 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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)

Pass 19 Oct 2011 121,126 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 103,163 miles
Fail 8 May 2010 103,163 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 May 2009 85,919 miles
Fail 2 May 2009 85,919 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 30 Apr 2008 76,748 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 63,502 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 58,750 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2006 56,932 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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FN02 BZM is a 2002 Lexus GS430 in Blue with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 FN02 BZM, 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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FN02 BZM is a 2002 Lexus GS430, first registered on 24 March 2002.

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