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GU52 MBY

2002 Lexus LS430

Bronze Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2021
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

220,130 mi
Last recorded220,130 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2020
Typical for 2002 Lexus LS43095,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU52 MBY
MakeLexus
ModelLS430
Year2002
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2020 220,130 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

chip to windscreen

Pass 12 Apr 2018 220,116 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Gearbox oil leak

Nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge and perished

Offside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Sill covers fitted

Surface corrosion to both front brake discs

Under trays fitted

Underbody corrosion

Fail 11 Apr 2018 220,116 miles

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced Both (6.3.4a)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Gearbox oil leak

Nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge and perished

Offside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Sill covers fitted

Surface corrosion to both front brake discs

Under trays fitted

Underbody corrosion

Pass 15 Nov 2016 218,680 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 192,443 miles

engine management light on

Pass 17 Nov 2014 169,569 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine check light on

Fail 17 Nov 2014 169,569 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine check light on

Pass 7 Nov 2013 147,100 miles

Nearside Rear 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 12 Nov 2012 138,963 miles

Nearside Rear 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 Nov 2011 131,028 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 116,471 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 101,466 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 83,516 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 67,989 miles

Nearside Rear 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 13 Oct 2006 56,804 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2005 43,789 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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GU52 MBY is a 2002 Lexus LS430 in Bronze with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 GU52 MBY, 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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What year was GU52 MBY registered?

GU52 MBY is a 2002 Lexus LS430, first registered on 8 November 2002.

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