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K155 OLW

2002 Lexus LS430

Green Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

168,504 mi
Last recorded168,504 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Lexus LS43095,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK155 OLW
MakeLexus
ModelLS430
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2026 168,504 miles

Hand brake just meet minimum requirement.

Pass 29 Apr 2025 158,456 miles

Covers fitted

Pass 3 Jan 2024 157,423 miles

engine cover fitted

ubcc

under tray fiited

Fail 18 Dec 2023 157,298 miles

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

under tray fiited

engine cover fitted

ubcc

Pass 5 Jan 2023 153,801 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2021 150,146 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2021 146,708 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2021 146,704 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 8 Jan 2020 144,504 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2018 148,432 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2018 137,461 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Jan 2017 135,619 miles

All Tyres Worn on edges

All tyre valves slightly cracked

Pass 12 Jan 2016 132,852 miles

Valve stem slightly damaged all 4 (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 12 Jan 2015 130,581 miles

Front and rear suspension arms and rear anti roll bar corroding.

Pass 16 Jan 2014 127,365 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre age related cracks

Pass 21 Dec 2012 119,008 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Dec 2012 119,008 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Dec 2011 110,780 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2010 99,442 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 29 Dec 2010 99,442 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2009 87,196 miles

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

Pass 31 Dec 2008 76,210 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre smooth on inner edge

Pass 2 Jan 2008 62,261 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 21 Dec 2007 62,261 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Parking brake out of balance

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Dec 2006 50,139 miles

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

Parking Brake has little reserve travel

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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K155 OLW is a 2002 Lexus LS430 in Green with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 K155 OLW, 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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K155 OLW is a 2002 Lexus LS430, first registered on 23 December 2002.

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