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GJ52 UYE

2002 Lexus LS430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

174,409 mi
Last recorded174,409 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2019
Typical for 2002 Lexus LS43095,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ52 UYE
MakeLexus
ModelLS430
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2019 174,409 miles

Front Suspension Corroded.

Rear Suspension Corroded

Pass 22 Nov 2018 169,223 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 169,209 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 168,367 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 30 Mar 2016 168,367 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

Rear Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

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

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 151,593 miles

engine management warning light on

Fail 25 Mar 2015 151,593 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

engine management warning light on

Fail 7 Mar 2014 132,695 miles

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

engine light on

front no plate in poor condition

Pass 7 Mar 2014 132,695 miles

engine light on

front no plate in poor condition

Pass 15 Mar 2013 116,262 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2012 103,021 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

can't see front or rear pads

engine lamp on

Pass 21 Mar 2011 89,095 miles

front brake caliphers very close to wheel spokes

front wheels 18 inch rear wheels 17 inch

Pass 22 Mar 2010 77,367 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 64,420 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Mar 2009 64,417 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front 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 31 Mar 2008 53,139 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 39,831 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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GJ52 UYE is a 2002 Lexus LS430 in Silver with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 GJ52 UYE, 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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GJ52 UYE is a 2002 Lexus LS430, first registered on 11 September 2002.

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