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GP51 EGK

2002 Lexus LS430

Red Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2021
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

161,641 mi
Last recorded161,641 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2021
Typical for 2002 Lexus LS43095,888 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP51 EGK
MakeLexus
ModelLS430
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Fail 5 Oct 2021 161,641 miles

Emissions not tested due to major exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction indicating a fault (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases both rear silencer pipes (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear damage to body/bumper not likely to cause injury

Nearside Rear light unit damaged but not affecting operation

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 156,410 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2020 156,410 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Sep 2019 151,852 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2019 151,852 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2018 148,711 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 141,331 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 136,530 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 131,214 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 123,204 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Sep 2013 114,014 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Aug 2012 104,097 miles

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

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

exhaust corroding

Pass 29 Mar 2011 97,381 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 85,109 miles

O/S/R Tyre worn on edges

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Nov 2008 75,685 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2008 75,685 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2007 69,811 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2007 62,081 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 46,682 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2006 31,248 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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GP51 EGK is a 2002 Lexus LS430 in Red with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GP51 EGK, 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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GP51 EGK is a 2002 Lexus LS430, first registered on 8 January 2002.

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