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LD02 VFG

2002 Lexus LS430

Black Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

97,027 mi
Last recorded97,027 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2019
Typical for 2002 Lexus LS43095,888 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD02 VFG
MakeLexus
ModelLS430
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2019 97,027 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 96,721 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 95,944 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 14 Jun 2017 95,856 miles

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

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

Offside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

man light on

Pass 1 Jun 2016 93,888 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

n/s/f bottom arm rear bush worn

Pass 9 Jun 2015 91,688 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jun 2014 89,743 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

under body corroded

Pass 30 May 2013 89,596 miles

both bottom arm rear bushes worn

Pass 10 May 2012 89,081 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 87,483 miles
Fail 13 May 2011 87,483 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Apr 2010 84,791 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 79,165 miles

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

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

front number plate slightly damaged

Pass 9 May 2008 69,696 miles
Fail 9 May 2008 69,695 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2007 63,550 miles
Fail 10 May 2007 63,550 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 15 May 2006 57,530 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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LD02 VFG is a 2002 Lexus LS430 in Black with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 LD02 VFG, 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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LD02 VFG is a 2002 Lexus LS430, first registered on 7 May 2002.

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