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GD02 VVM

2002 Lexus LS430

Black Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

244,016 mi
Last recorded244,016 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2015
Typical for 2002 Lexus LS43095,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD02 VVM
MakeLexus
ModelLS430
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2015 244,016 miles

Nearside Front Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

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)

Fail 24 Aug 2015 243,810 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

BOTH REAR TYRES WORN ON INNER EDGES OF TYRES

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON DASH

FRONT NUMBER PLATE SLIGHTLY DAMAGED

Pass 21 Aug 2014 233,427 miles

engine mangement light on

exhaust corroded

front no plate cracked

play in steering rack ends

Pass 21 Aug 2013 218,818 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

eml light on

Fail 20 Aug 2013 218,818 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

eml light on

Pass 23 Aug 2012 208,979 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY WORN AND CORRODED

BOTH FRONT HEADLAMPS SLIGHTLY DISCOLOURED

BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON DASH

FRONT BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW MORE ON NEARSIDE FRONT INNER PAD

FRONT BRAKES SLIGHTLY OUT OF BALANCE

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE BALD ON OUTER EDGE OF TYRE AND CUTS ON TREAD

REAR BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW MORE ON NEARSIDE REAR

Fail 23 Aug 2012 208,979 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY WORN AND CORRODED

BOTH FRONT HEADLAMPS SLIGHTLY DISCOLOURED

BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON DASH

FRONT BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW MORE ON NEARSIDE FRONT INNER PAD

FRONT BRAKES SLIGHTLY OUT OF BALANCE

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE BALD ON OUTER EDGE OF TYRE AND CUTS ON TREAD

REAR BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW MORE ON NEARSIDE REAR

Fail 22 Aug 2012 208,954 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

MIL light on.

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 25 Aug 2011 192,751 miles

BOTH FRONT HEADLAMPS SLIGHTLY DISCOLOURED

BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY WORN AND CORRODED

FRONT BRAKES SLIGHTLY OUT OF BALANCE

FRONT NUMBER PLATE SLIGHTLY DAMAGED

SLIGHT PLAY IN NEARSIDE OF STEERING RACK

Fail 25 Aug 2011 192,751 miles

BOTH FRONT HEADLAMPS SLIGHTLY DISCOLOURED

BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY WORN AND CORRODED

FRONT BRAKES SLIGHTLY OUT OF BALANCE

FRONT NUMBER PLATE SLIGHTLY DAMAGED

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) obscured more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) obscured more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

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

SLIGHT PLAY IN NEARSIDE OF STEERING RACK

Pass 3 Jul 2010 167,613 miles

nearside rear inner side light not working

poor pattern from offside headlamp

sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 1 Jul 2009 144,687 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 124,269 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 106,861 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 85,812 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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GD02 VVM is a 2002 Lexus LS430 in Black with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 GD02 VVM, 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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GD02 VVM is a 2002 Lexus LS430, first registered on 10 May 2002.

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