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LC02 ESO

2002 Lexus LS430

Blue Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

57,613 mi
Last recorded57,613 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2016
Typical for 2002 Lexus LS43095,888 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC02 ESO
MakeLexus
ModelLS430
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2016 57,613 miles

Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush n/s and o/s rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 11 Aug 2015 46,528 miles

o/s/r lamp cluster damaged

Fail 3 Aug 2015 46,528 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

o/s/r lamp cluster damaged

Pass 12 Apr 2014 46,476 miles

Front tyres cracking

Fail 12 Apr 2014 46,476 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front tyres cracking

Pass 20 Apr 2013 45,625 miles

Engine management light on

Oil leak

Pass 24 Apr 2012 44,916 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 43,862 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2011 43,862 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 15 Apr 2010 43,498 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 43,097 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 35,045 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2008 35,045 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2007 28,997 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 23,466 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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LC02 ESO is a 2002 Lexus LS430 in Blue with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 LC02 ESO, 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 LC02 ESO registered?

LC02 ESO is a 2002 Lexus LS430, first registered on 28 May 2002.

Is LC02 ESO safe to buy?

The MOT history for LC02 ESO shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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