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LW52 FMY

2002 Lexus LS430

Bronze Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

123,644 mi
Last recorded123,644 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2021
Typical for 2002 Lexus LS43095,888 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLW52 FMY
MakeLexus
ModelLS430
Year2002
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2021 123,644 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Nov 2021 123,644 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 121,429 miles

Headlamp lenses deteriorated - patterns not adversely affected

Headlamp washers not working - vehicle registered BEFORE 01/09/2009

Fail 30 Oct 2020 121,429 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Headlamp lenses deteriorated - patterns not adversely affected

Headlamp washers not working - vehicle registered BEFORE 01/09/2009

Pass 24 Oct 2019 107,488 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2018 105,052 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2018 105,050 miles

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 27 May 2017 104,949 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 104,703 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 27 May 2016 104,703 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 104,266 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Nov 2013 102,627 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 100,989 miles

Both head lamps little opaque

Pass 11 Nov 2011 97,101 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 94,277 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 89,994 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2009 89,934 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 27 Nov 2008 84,134 miles

engine management light staying on

nearside front tyre bald on outer edge and wearing on inner edge

nearside rear light lense cracked but not showing white light

offside front tyre wearing on both edges

Fail 27 Nov 2008 84,134 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

engine management light staying on

nearside front tyre bald on outer edge and wearing on inner edge

nearside rear light lense cracked but not showing white light

offside front tyre wearing on both edges

Pass 31 Oct 2007 72,924 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 58,353 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

slight damage to rear jacking points

Pass 19 Jul 2006 55,969 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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LW52 FMY is a 2002 Lexus LS430 in Bronze with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 LW52 FMY, 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 LW52 FMY registered?

LW52 FMY is a 2002 Lexus LS430, first registered on 27 September 2002.

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