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L1 GJA

2002 Lexus LS430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

79,126 mi
Last recorded79,126 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 2002 Lexus LS43095,888 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL1 GJA
MakeLexus
ModelLS430
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2025 79,126 miles

Lower vehicle under sealed

engine cover/under trays fitted

Pass 25 Jul 2024 76,626 miles

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

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills both (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

engine cover/under trays fitted

Pass 4 Jul 2023 75,035 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both arms have slight surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engine covers / under trays / sill covers fitted

Pass 25 Jul 2022 73,407 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engine covers/ under trays / sill covers fitted

Fail 12 Jul 2022 73,367 miles

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engine covers/ under trays / sill covers fitted

Pass 22 Jun 2021 71,091 miles

engine cover/under trays/sill covers fitted

Pass 15 Jul 2020 68,397 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Jul 2020 68,390 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Nov 2018 65,902 miles

Not all testable items could be inspected due to the engine covers fitted

Not all testable items could be inspected due to the underbody trays fitted

temporary repair made to exhaust

Pass 25 Oct 2017 64,800 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 29 Nov 2016 62,565 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 59,553 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 56,649 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2013 50,896 miles

offside rear tyre reading 3mm

Pass 21 Nov 2012 48,066 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 45,217 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2010 41,984 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 38,853 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 35,350 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)

Pass 11 Dec 2007 30,657 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 23,635 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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L1 GJA is a 2002 Lexus LS430 in Silver with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 L1 GJA, 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 L1 GJA registered?

L1 GJA is a 2002 Lexus LS430, first registered on 31 December 2002.

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The MOT history for L1 GJA shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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