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LF02 CAV

2002 Lexus LS430

Blue Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

130,599 mi
Last recorded130,599 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2016
Typical for 2002 Lexus LS43095,888 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF02 CAV
MakeLexus
ModelLS430
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2016 130,599 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 27 Apr 2016 130,599 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2015 125,347 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2015 125,353 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2014 122,406 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 18 Apr 2013 118,993 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 17 Apr 2013 118,967 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Pass 18 Apr 2012 115,985 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 18 Apr 2012 115,985 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 18 Apr 2012 115,985 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

inner edge of nearside rear tyre worn

Pass 18 Apr 2012 115,985 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

inner edge of nearside rear tyre worn

Fail 29 Mar 2012 115,968 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 23 Mar 2011 111,558 miles

Both front Tie Bar bushes split

Damage in windscreen

Pass 26 Mar 2010 100,597 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 83,892 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 64,879 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 57,588 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 45,150 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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LF02 CAV is a 2002 Lexus LS430 in Blue with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 LF02 CAV, 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 LF02 CAV registered?

LF02 CAV is a 2002 Lexus LS430, first registered on 12 July 2002.

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