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KT02 PCU

2002 Lexus LS430

Blue Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

181,770 mi
Last recorded181,770 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 Lexus LS43095,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKT02 PCU
MakeLexus
ModelLS430
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 181,770 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front & Rear (0.1 (b))

Fail 26 Jan 2026 181,739 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front & Rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Jan 2025 180,659 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Jan 2024 178,661 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2023 174,873 miles

Headlamp lens deteriorated - Nearside and Offside

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and back (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Jan 2022 171,404 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2021 167,043 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2019 160,635 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2018 154,934 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 151,701 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak ()

Fail 11 Jul 2017 151,683 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 16 Jun 2016 146,848 miles

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

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

engine light on

Pass 12 Jun 2015 144,906 miles

Engine management lamp illuminated.

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 17 Jun 2014 139,699 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 134,994 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 129,478 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 26 Jan 2011 120,751 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 110,328 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 103,205 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 89,969 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 80,467 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2006 65,703 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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KT02 PCU is a 2002 Lexus LS430 in Blue with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 KT02 PCU, 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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KT02 PCU is a 2002 Lexus LS430, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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