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GV51 WUE

2002 Lexus LS430

Blue Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

181,366 mi
Last recorded181,366 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2021
Typical for 2002 Lexus LS43095,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV51 WUE
MakeLexus
ModelLS430
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2021 181,366 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2020 167,733 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2019 151,649 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

front windscreen chip mark

Pass 22 Mar 2018 143,951 miles

undercovers fitted

Fail 14 Mar 2018 143,951 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

undercovers fitted

Pass 8 Mar 2017 129,730 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2017 129,730 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2016 120,252 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced Lens discoloured (1.7.5a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced Lens discoloured (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 16 Mar 2016 120,252 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced Lens discoloured (1.7.5a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced Lens discoloured (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2015 112,488 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2014 96,355 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 Mar 2013 87,058 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2012 79,290 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2011 69,764 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 69,749 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 27 Aug 2009 69,147 miles

Engine management light is on

Pass 18 Aug 2008 66,890 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2008 66,890 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2007 58,882 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2007 58,882 miles

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

offside rear light lens broken

Pass 20 Jul 2006 50,306 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2006 50,306 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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GV51 WUE is a 2002 Lexus LS430 in Blue with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 GV51 WUE, 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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GV51 WUE is a 2002 Lexus LS430, first registered on 14 January 2002.

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