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LK02 EKP

2002 Lexus GS430

Blue Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

117,467 mi
Last recorded117,467 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2014
Typical for 2002 Lexus GS43085,835 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK02 EKP
MakeLexus
ModelGS430
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2014 117,467 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Jul 2013 110,065 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

eml light on

exhaust poor condition

Pass 11 Jul 2012 101,773 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

both front tyres and offside rear tyre wearing heavily on inner edges

both front tyres walls slight cracks

exhaust rear silencer box rusty

prop shaft rear rubber joint slight splits

slight noise from power steering pump bearings on full lock to lock

slight wear on both front brake discs

Fail 11 Jul 2012 101,773 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

both front tyres and offside rear tyre wearing heavily on inner edges

both front tyres walls slight cracks

exhaust rear silencer box rusty

prop shaft rear rubber joint slight splits

slight noise from power steering pump bearings on full lock to lock

slight wear on both front brake discs

Pass 13 Jul 2011 81,027 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 75,778 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2009 70,808 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2008 66,368 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 61,115 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 51,294 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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LK02 EKP is a 2002 Lexus GS430 in Blue with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LK02 EKP, 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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LK02 EKP is a 2002 Lexus GS430, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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