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KR51 AHC

2002 Lexus LS430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

163,328 mi
Last recorded163,328 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2024
Typical for 2002 Lexus LS43095,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR51 AHC
MakeLexus
ModelLS430
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2024 163,328 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2023 162,383 miles

AGE RELATED SURFACE RUST

Pass 30 Jun 2022 162,286 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2022 162,250 miles

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

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2021 160,616 miles

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

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

parking brake only just meets requirement

Pass 19 Jun 2020 158,061 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 154,668 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 150,724 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 145,049 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 25 Apr 2017 145,049 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 136,292 miles

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front/ rear (2.4.G.1)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front/ rear (2.4.G.1)

exhaust corroding

Fail 29 Apr 2016 136,292 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front/ rear (2.4.G.1)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front/ rear (2.4.G.1)

exhaust corroding

Fail 27 Dec 2013 132,034 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Dec 2013 132,034 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2013 130,655 miles

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

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

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

check engine light on

Fail 25 Feb 2013 130,655 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

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

Pass 5 May 2012 125,781 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 119,822 miles
Fail 6 May 2011 119,822 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2010 113,808 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 107,047 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2008 100,108 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 90,893 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2005 84,711 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)

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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KR51 AHC is a 2002 Lexus LS430 in Silver with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KR51 AHC, 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 KR51 AHC registered?

KR51 AHC is a 2002 Lexus LS430, first registered on 10 January 2002.

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