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KT02 RTX

2002 Lexus LS430

White Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

108,549 mi
Last recorded108,549 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Lexus LS43095,888 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKT02 RTX
MakeLexus
ModelLS430
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 108,549 miles

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 osf / nsf (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner All position lamps with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2025 103,915 miles

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 osf / nsf (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner All position lamps with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2024 99,809 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 osf / nsf rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2023 95,657 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2022 90,410 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2019 82,811 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2019 82,807 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2018 68,886 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 66,006 miles

parking brake 18%

Fail 19 Jul 2017 66,000 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear (4.1.E.1)

parking brake 18%

Pass 21 Jul 2016 62,241 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 57,508 miles

EML On

Pass 30 Jul 2014 53,130 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 50,557 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 47,518 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 45,802 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 12 Jul 2010 43,509 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 40,091 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 34,778 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2008 34,778 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Jul 2007 28,853 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 24,320 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2005 19,835 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 RTX is a 2002 Lexus LS430 in White with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 RTX, 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 KT02 RTX registered?

KT02 RTX is a 2002 Lexus LS430, first registered on 26 July 2002.

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