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GV02 ZMX

2002 Lexus GS430

Blue Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2022
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

143,519 mi
Last recorded143,519 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2021
Typical for 2002 Lexus GS43085,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV02 ZMX
MakeLexus
ModelGS430
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2021 143,519 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2021 143,519 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Jul 2020 136,835 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Rose joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Rose joint has slight play in (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jul 2020 136,834 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Rose joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Rose joint has slight play in (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2019 129,328 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective nsr centre rubber mount perished (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective offside rear centre rubber mount perished (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside rear tyre wearing low across tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Jul 2019 129,328 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged offside front has cords showing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective nsr centre rubber mount perished (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective offside rear centre rubber mount perished (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside rear tyre wearing low across tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Aug 2018 119,085 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 111,683 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2017 111,681 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating due to brake binding (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 29 Sep 2016 104,590 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2016 104,590 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2015 101,610 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 92,896 miles

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

exhaust slightly deteriated

Fail 23 Sep 2014 92,896 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

exhaust slightly deteriated

Pass 23 Sep 2013 81,555 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 70,370 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)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2011 61,683 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 21 Sep 2010 54,437 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

spare wheel missing

Fail 12 May 2010 49,554 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 12 May 2010 49,554 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 27 Mar 2009 43,491 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2008 35,177 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 25,453 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 25,295 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2006 22,093 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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GV02 ZMX is a 2002 Lexus GS430 in Blue with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 GV02 ZMX, 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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GV02 ZMX is a 2002 Lexus GS430, first registered on 25 July 2002.

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