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GV52 GLF

2002 Lexus GS430

Blue Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

36,629 mi
Last recorded36,629 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Lexus GS43085,835 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV52 GLF
MakeLexus
ModelGS430
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 36,629 miles

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

exhaust system corroded

Pass 17 Oct 2024 35,205 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2023 33,655 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2022 32,380 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2021 31,090 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 31,125 miles

all four tyres starting to crack

Pass 22 Oct 2019 29,184 miles

ALL TYRES STARTING TO CRACK

Pass 25 Oct 2018 27,843 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

all tyres are perishing and cracking

Pass 23 Oct 2017 26,390 miles

All tyres are perishing and cracking

Pass 27 Oct 2016 25,003 miles

ALL FOUR TYRES STARTING TO CRACK

Fail 27 Oct 2016 25,003 miles

ALL FOUR TYRES STARTING TO CRACK

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Oct 2015 23,957 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2015 23,930 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2014 22,958 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 21,926 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2012 20,923 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2011 20,065 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2010 19,186 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 18,063 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2009 18,063 miles

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 23 Oct 2008 16,943 miles

bonnet safety catch seized.

Pass 30 Oct 2007 15,847 miles

both front tyres and off side rear tyre have small cracks in side walls

Fail 29 Oct 2007 15,821 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

both front tyres and off side rear tyre have small cracks in side walls

Pass 25 Oct 2006 14,866 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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GV52 GLF is a 2002 Lexus GS430 in Blue with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GV52 GLF, 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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What year was GV52 GLF registered?

GV52 GLF is a 2002 Lexus GS430, first registered on 30 October 2002.

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