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LL02 GRU

2002 Lexus LS430

Blue Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

205,742 mi
Last recorded205,742 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2002 Lexus LS43095,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL02 GRU
MakeLexus
ModelLS430
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 205,742 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

sill covers and under bellys

Pass 19 Dec 2024 193,421 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front heat shield loose

sill covers and under bellys fitted

Pass 12 Dec 2023 182,540 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

VSC light on

sill covers and under bellys fitted

Pass 1 Dec 2022 171,298 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Dec 2021 161,034 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2020 150,358 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

under trays fitted

Pass 23 Dec 2019 143,361 miles

Hazard warning switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

headlamp lenses fading

Fail 23 Dec 2019 143,360 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Hazard warning switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

headlamp lenses fading

Pass 2 Aug 2018 128,205 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Aug 2017 117,176 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

sill covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 9 May 2016 105,670 miles

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

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

Fail 9 May 2016 105,670 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 29 May 2015 98,284 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 96,191 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2014 96,190 miles

Nearside Front Air suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2013 93,321 miles

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

n/s/r window cracked

Pass 28 Jun 2012 93,984 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2011 89,162 miles

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

Fail 18 Jun 2011 89,162 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2010 86,890 miles

near side rear lamp assembly repaired with lens tape

Pass 18 Aug 2009 84,794 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2008 78,378 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2007 72,781 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2007 72,776 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Jul 2006 59,275 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2005 42,916 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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LL02 GRU is a 2002 Lexus LS430 in Blue with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 LL02 GRU, 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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LL02 GRU is a 2002 Lexus LS430, first registered on 12 July 2002.

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