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JC02 LAC

2002 Lexus LS430

Black Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

163,540 mi
Last recorded163,540 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2015
Typical for 2002 Lexus LS43095,888 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJC02 LAC
MakeLexus
ModelLS430
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2015 163,540 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 18 Jun 2015 163,540 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 9 Jul 2014 157,744 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jul 2013 153,003 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2013 153,003 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 27 Jul 2012 146,448 miles

nearside front shock weak

Pass 26 Jul 2011 138,995 miles

Oil leak

unable to see into condition of botb front & rear brake pads restricted vision

Pass 16 Jun 2010 135,119 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2010 135,114 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2009 125,762 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2008 111,105 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 99,167 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2007 99,167 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2006 84,569 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2006 84,569 miles

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

N/S/R Brake Flexi Hose Insecure

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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JC02 LAC is a 2002 Lexus LS430 in Black with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 JC02 LAC, 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 JC02 LAC registered?

JC02 LAC is a 2002 Lexus LS430, first registered on 1 March 2002.

Is JC02 LAC safe to buy?

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