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GV52 PVU

2002 Lexus GS430

Blue Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

215,374 mi
Last recorded215,374 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2021
Typical for 2002 Lexus GS43085,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2021 215,374 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 213,704 miles

Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2017 198,551 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 191,091 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Sep 2016 191,090 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2013 185,210 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2013 185,210 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 7 Nov 2011 172,820 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 169,094 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 164,389 miles

Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

engine undertray fitted

r/o/s tyre bald on shoulder

Fail 19 Nov 2008 152,402 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

engine light on

Pass 19 Nov 2008 152,402 miles

engine light on

Pass 22 Nov 2007 129,864 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

f/n/s tyre wearing low on shoulder

Pass 24 Nov 2006 98,194 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 PVU is a 2002 Lexus GS430 in Blue with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 GV52 PVU, 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 PVU registered?

GV52 PVU is a 2002 Lexus GS430, first registered on 23 December 2002.

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