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GU02 UBR

2002 Lexus GS430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests27 (22 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate81.5%

Mileage

120,855 mi
Last recorded120,855 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 Lexus GS43085,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU02 UBR
MakeLexus
ModelGS430
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

22 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 120,855 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2025 116,127 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2025 116,126 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe fractured (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 3 Feb 2024 110,168 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2023 105,707 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2023 105,707 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2022 97,249 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2022 97,232 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 17 Apr 2021 96,739 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2020 96,024 miles
Fail 2 May 2020 96,015 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2018 93,828 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 91,398 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 88,440 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 86,205 miles

exhaust corroding

rear inner disc faces corroding

Pass 31 Oct 2014 85,346 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Dec 2013 82,267 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2013 82,267 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2012 78,227 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 72,813 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 65,500 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 60,498 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 58,500 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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)

Pass 18 Jun 2008 55,601 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 48,369 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 43,503 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2005 29,198 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 UBR is a 2002 Lexus GS430 in Silver with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 UBR, 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 UBR is a 2002 Lexus GS430, first registered on 19 April 2002.

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