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GU02 PZJ

2002 Lexus LS430

Blue Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

215,522 mi
Last recorded215,522 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Lexus LS43095,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU02 PZJ
MakeLexus
ModelLS430
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 215,522 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2024 207,925 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2023 201,865 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2022 194,385 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

underside corrosion

Pass 21 Jul 2021 187,197 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

General underbody corrosion

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 29 Apr 2020 186,262 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2019 184,543 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2018 180,946 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2018 180,946 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

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

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jul 2016 171,063 miles

large crack in windscreen outside of drivers view

nearside front headlamp aim dim

Pass 22 Jul 2015 170,744 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 148,793 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s headlamp pattern slightly fuzzy

Pass 16 Jul 2013 125,820 miles

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

engine managment light indicates fault

off side & near side outer sill covers fitted

Pass 31 Jul 2012 117,262 miles

offside front tyre cut

Pass 12 Dec 2011 115,632 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 108,369 miles

EML on at time of test

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 May 2010 95,001 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 76,663 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 58,005 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2008 86,719 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 76,936 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 60,760 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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GU02 PZJ is a 2002 Lexus LS430 in Blue with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GU02 PZJ, 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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GU02 PZJ is a 2002 Lexus LS430, first registered on 13 March 2002.

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