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GU02 PZW

2002 Lexus LS430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

146,280 mi
Last recorded146,280 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2021
Typical for 2002 Lexus LS43095,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU02 PZW
MakeLexus
ModelLS430
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2021 146,280 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

covers underneath cannot see pipes etc

Pass 14 Mar 2020 143,024 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 139,276 miles

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

Nail in tyre nearside rear ()

Nearside Rear Inner position lamp not working

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

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect nearside front (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 132,447 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Mar 2018 132,320 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

engine warning light on

Pass 7 Apr 2017 128,072 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 119,713 miles

Nearside Front Air suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 30 Mar 2016 119,349 miles

Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance both dim (1.1.A.3d)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Air suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 104,521 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2015 104,521 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 92,878 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 79,115 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2013 79,115 miles

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

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Mar 2012 67,610 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2011 55,692 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Mar 2010 48,352 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 40,904 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 33,609 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 26,917 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 24,120 miles

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

Rear 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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GU02 PZW is a 2002 Lexus LS430 in Silver 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 GU02 PZW, 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 PZW is a 2002 Lexus LS430, first registered on 12 March 2002.

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