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LJ02 NWY

2002 Lexus GS430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

126,670 mi
Last recorded126,670 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2016
Typical for 2002 Lexus GS43085,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ02 NWY
MakeLexus
ModelGS430
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2016 126,670 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 120,109 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 7 Jan 2014 113,427 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2014 113,427 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2013 107,031 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2013 107,031 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Inner Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Pass 9 Jan 2012 99,262 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 92,930 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2011 92,930 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Feb 2010 86,418 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 77,364 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2008 64,465 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2008 64,446 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 15 Feb 2007 50,961 miles

Misalignment of cosmetic nature noted to sill/floor area local to nearside front jacking point seemingly through incorrect jacking.

Surface corrosion noted at seam welds of front crossmember and rear subframe.

Pass 15 Feb 2006 38,088 miles

How Reliable is the Lexus GS430?

Based on 15,178 MOT tests across 914 vehicles.

79.6%
Pass Rate
5,150
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
914
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 473
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 285
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 179
position lamp(s) not working 155
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 142
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LJ02 NWY is a 2002 Lexus GS430 in Silver 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 GS430 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.3% with a typical mileage of 85,835 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 GS430 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 473 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LJ02 NWY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus GS430 typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 24 years old, this Lexus GS430 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LJ02 NWY registered?

LJ02 NWY is a 2002 Lexus GS430, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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