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KW02 BNZ

2002 Lexus LS430

Green Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2022
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

177,931 mi
Last recorded177,931 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2021
Typical for 2002 Lexus LS43095,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW02 BNZ
MakeLexus
ModelLS430
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2021 177,931 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded filler pipes ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill to jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @ 2.7mm and worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill to jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @ 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

under trays and sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of both sills

Pass 17 Mar 2017 177,904 miles

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

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

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 Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 15 Mar 2017 177,904 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2014 177,797 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 169,390 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 158,254 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2011 146,080 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2011 146,079 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2010 137,671 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2010 137,671 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2009 123,453 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2009 123,452 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2007 98,001 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2007 97,996 miles

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

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

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

2 front tyres worn on edge

can not see brake pads condition

Pass 10 Nov 2006 86,246 miles

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

Offside Rear 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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KW02 BNZ is a 2002 Lexus LS430 in Green 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 KW02 BNZ, 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 KW02 BNZ registered?

KW02 BNZ is a 2002 Lexus LS430, first registered on 15 March 2002.

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