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LK52 AYX

2002 Lexus LS430

Bronze Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

146,341 mi
Last recorded146,341 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Lexus LS43095,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK52 AYX
MakeLexus
ModelLS430
Year2002
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 146,341 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2025 146,341 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Oct 2024 140,627 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Uneven wear on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Oct 2023 134,350 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly worn edges.

Offside Rear Brake pad warning wire broken.

Parking brake has little reserve travel.

Under tray fitted.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2022 120,334 miles

Engine cover and Undertrays fitted.

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly worn on inner edge.

Parking brake has little reserve travel.

Pass 23 Sep 2021 102,778 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

both rear exhaust boxes outer skins have very slight corrosion

Pass 30 Sep 2020 90,449 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2019 88,777 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2018 86,788 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 84,054 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2016 81,740 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 78,115 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre unable to distinguish between normal undulations in the carcass, resulting from manufacturing, and lumps or bulges caused by structural deterioration.

nearside rear tyre wearing more on inner edge

Pass 12 Aug 2014 74,935 miles

rear tyres show signs of wearing more on inner edge

Fail 12 Aug 2014 74,935 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

rear tyres show signs of wearing more on inner edge

Pass 8 Aug 2013 69,954 miles

engine light on !

Fail 8 Aug 2013 69,954 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

engine light on !

Pass 7 Aug 2012 64,390 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 60,230 miles

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

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

nearside front and offside front tyres unable to distinguish between normal undulations in the carcass, resulting from manufacturing, and lumps or bulges caused by structural deterioration

Fail 3 Aug 2011 60,229 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

nearside front and offside front tyres unable to distinguish between normal undulations in the carcass, resulting from manufacturing, and lumps or bulges caused by structural deterioration

Pass 20 Aug 2010 55,190 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2010 55,183 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Aug 2009 49,293 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Sep 2008 44,790 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Sep 2007 38,420 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 31,992 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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LK52 AYX is a 2002 Lexus LS430 in Bronze with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LK52 AYX, 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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LK52 AYX is a 2002 Lexus LS430, first registered on 2 September 2002.

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