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GV02 LOA

2002 Lexus LS430

Blue Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

215,684 mi
Last recorded215,684 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Lexus LS43095,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV02 LOA
MakeLexus
ModelLS430
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc
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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2026 215,684 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Mar 2025 213,237 miles

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2023 209,607 miles

Coolant leak ()

Suspension component modified but not seriously weakened lowered (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Fail 14 Aug 2023 209,605 miles

Offside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

Suspension component modified but not seriously weakened lowered (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2022 207,611 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 13 Aug 2022 207,611 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2021 205,775 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2021 205,775 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jun 2019 196,223 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 172,699 miles

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

Fail 14 Jun 2018 172,699 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2017 155,434 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 May 2016 147,484 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 18 Jun 2015 140,448 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2014 132,752 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 125,360 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2012 117,133 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2011 108,963 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 99,443 miles

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 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 8 Jul 2009 87,602 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 79,254 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 69,334 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 56,957 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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GV02 LOA is a 2002 Lexus LS430 in Blue with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 GV02 LOA, 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 GV02 LOA registered?

GV02 LOA is a 2002 Lexus LS430, first registered on 21 June 2002.

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