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LX52 CWZ

2002 Lexus GS430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

120,380 mi
Last recorded120,380 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2018
Typical for 2002 Lexus GS43085,835 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX52 CWZ
MakeLexus
ModelGS430
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2018 120,380 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2018 120,373 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 4 Aug 2017 114,106 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 108,736 miles

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

Fail 17 Aug 2016 108,736 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2015 103,978 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 98,541 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

damage to n/s/r tyre outer wall

Fail 22 Aug 2014 98,541 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

damage to n/s/r tyre outer wall

Pass 1 Aug 2013 91,919 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2012 85,215 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2011 81,505 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 31 Aug 2010 77,039 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 64,721 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2009 64,721 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2008 54,308 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2007 44,522 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 35,768 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2006 35,765 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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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LX52 CWZ is a 2002 Lexus GS430 in Silver with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LX52 CWZ, 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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LX52 CWZ is a 2002 Lexus GS430, first registered on 2 September 2002.

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