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GU52 FGA

2002 Lexus GS430

Blue Lpg 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2020
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

148,444 mi
Last recorded148,444 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2020
Typical for 2002 Lexus GS43085,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU52 FGA
MakeLexus
ModelGS430
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeLpg
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Fail 28 Jan 2020 148,444 miles

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

Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Front radiator cross member corroded

Nearside Front Lower 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))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

engine management light on pre 2003

exhaust system corroded

general corrosion underside of the vehicle

Pass 16 Jan 2019 132,722 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

oil filter corroded

rear diff leaking

sill covers fitted

Fail 8 Jan 2019 132,423 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both sides rear, lower hub bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted caliper broken (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

oil filter corroded

rear diff leaking

sill covers fitted

Pass 5 Jan 2018 113,749 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front tyre scrubbing

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

Offside Front tyre scrubbing

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine and underbody covers fitted at the time of test

rear diff pinion oil seal leaking

unable to carry out full inspection of the vehicle floor due to sill covers

Fail 2 Jan 2018 113,739 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' air freshener (8.3.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front tyre scrubbing

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

Offside Front tyre scrubbing

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine and underbody covers fitted at the time of test

rear diff pinion oil seal leaking

unable to carry out full inspection of the vehicle floor due to sill covers

Pass 28 Nov 2016 109,372 miles

N/S/F Tyre Scrubbing Inner Edge

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

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

Outer Sill Covers Fitted

Rear Diff Damp

Under Body Covers Fitted

Fail 24 Nov 2016 109,369 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

front brake application uneven 74% (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

N/S/F Tyre Scrubbing Inner Edge

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

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

Outer Sill Covers Fitted

Rear Diff Damp

Under Body Covers Fitted

Pass 18 May 2015 107,149 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Apr 2013 76,257 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 2 Apr 2013 76,254 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Jul 2011 68,130 miles

engine management light on

Fail 12 Jul 2011 68,130 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

engine management light on

Pass 19 Jul 2010 61,594 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2010 61,594 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

all brake discs coroded

engine managment light on

Pass 2 Jun 2009 50,814 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 38,669 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 28 May 2008 38,669 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 4 Jul 2007 33,623 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2007 33,623 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Mar 2006 24,343 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2006 24,343 miles

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

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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GU52 FGA is a 2002 Lexus GS430 in Blue with a 4,293cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 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 GU52 FGA, 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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GU52 FGA is a 2002 Lexus GS430, first registered on 18 September 2002.

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