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GX52 ECY

2002 Lexus LS430

Green Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

241,081 mi
Last recorded241,081 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2021
Typical for 2002 Lexus LS43095,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX52 ECY
MakeLexus
ModelLS430
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2021 241,081 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Jan 2021 241,065 miles

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2019 232,279 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2018 205,652 miles

Both headlamp glasses going dull and beams slightly out of focus

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

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

Tail light warning lamp on,but no fault found?

Fail 6 Sep 2018 205,649 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing wheel nut (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake inoperative on one side both sides (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted retaining pin coming adrift (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

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

Both headlamp glasses going dull and beams slightly out of focus

Brake pad warning lamp on ,advise closer inspection

Long brake pedal travel

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

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

Tail light warning lamp on,but no fault found?

Pass 27 Mar 2018 191,914 miles

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

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2017 182,234 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 180,561 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 175,689 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 164,581 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Jul 2014 164,581 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jul 2013 143,592 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 128,024 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2011 116,825 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 101,052 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 88,512 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 75,673 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 60,452 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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GX52 ECY is a 2002 Lexus LS430 in Green with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GX52 ECY, 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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GX52 ECY is a 2002 Lexus LS430, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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