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GU02 ACV

2002 Lexus GS430

Blue Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2024
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

127,388 mi
Last recorded127,388 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2024
Typical for 2002 Lexus GS43085,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU02 ACV
MakeLexus
ModelGS430
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Fail 17 Jul 2024 127,388 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective the lens is frosty (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective the l;ens is frosty (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

the engine is missfireing

Pass 25 Jul 2023 126,103 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2022 120,110 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2022 120,100 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt LEAKING OIL (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 30 Jul 2021 118,238 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2020 117,598 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Mar 2020 117,598 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 110,310 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges

Offside Front tyre worn on edges

Fail 1 Apr 2019 110,310 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges

Offside Front tyre worn on edges

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 103,843 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak (Engine) ()

Oil leak (Power steering) ()

Fail 27 Mar 2018 103,843 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak (Engine) ()

Oil leak (Power steering) ()

Pass 28 Mar 2017 97,261 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2017 97,261 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2016 89,911 miles

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

Fail 30 Mar 2016 89,911 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2015 83,603 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Apr 2014 77,187 miles

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 4 Apr 2014 77,187 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 70,164 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 63,307 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2011 56,493 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 50,027 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 44,486 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)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2008 39,078 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 34,071 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 28,565 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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GU02 ACV is a 2002 Lexus GS430 in Blue with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 GU02 ACV, 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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GU02 ACV is a 2002 Lexus GS430, first registered on 2 April 2002.

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