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LN52 WCE

2002 Lexus LS430

Black Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2025
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

74,751 mi
Last recorded74,751 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Lexus LS43095,888 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN52 WCE
MakeLexus
ModelLS430
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Fail 17 Jun 2026 74,751 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2024 73,140 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2024 73,140 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Nearside and Offside (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Aug 2023 66,871 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2022 65,017 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Sep 2022 65,017 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2021 62,284 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2020 60,592 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2019 58,543 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 56,586 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2017 55,195 miles

Engine man light on

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

Pass 27 Sep 2016 53,175 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2015 51,160 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2014 49,104 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 47,241 miles

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

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

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

front and rear brake pads 60% worn

Pass 12 Oct 2012 44,469 miles

One winter tyre fitted on O/S/F.

Pass 30 Sep 2011 41,320 miles

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)

Pass 30 Sep 2010 38,955 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2009 35,652 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2009 35,652 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 32,917 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 29,512 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 24,029 miles

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

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

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

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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LN52 WCE is a 2002 Lexus LS430 in Black with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 LN52 WCE, 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 LN52 WCE registered?

LN52 WCE is a 2002 Lexus LS430, first registered on 30 September 2002.

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The MOT history for LN52 WCE shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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