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J777 ARE

2002 Lexus LS430

Bronze Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

142,093 mi
Last recorded142,093 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 Lexus LS43095,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ777 ARE
MakeLexus
ModelLS430
Year2002
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 142,093 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2025 139,339 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2024 135,848 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2023 126,399 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 21 Jan 2023 126,399 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2022 119,874 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2021 112,330 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2021 112,330 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2020 103,944 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Jan 2020 103,944 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2019 101,493 miles

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

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

under trays fitted

Pass 10 Feb 2017 101,486 miles

Covers/undertrays fitted

Slight weap front suspension struts

Fail 10 Feb 2017 101,486 miles

Covers/undertrays fitted

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

Slight weap front suspension struts

Pass 30 Dec 2015 97,306 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 89,492 miles

front tyres wearing on outer edges.

rear tyres getting low.

Pass 10 Jun 2013 79,827 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2012 72,634 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2012 72,634 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2011 68,250 miles

BOTH FRONT tyres are low tread on the shoulders

Fail 23 May 2011 68,250 miles

BOTH FRONT tyres are low tread on the shoulders

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

Pass 3 May 2010 62,478 miles

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Apr 2009 57,531 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2008 51,232 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2007 44,997 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 39,157 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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J777 ARE is a 2002 Lexus LS430 in Bronze with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 J777 ARE, 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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What year was J777 ARE registered?

J777 ARE is a 2002 Lexus LS430, first registered on 11 April 2002.

Is J777 ARE safe to buy?

The MOT history for J777 ARE shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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