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LY51 EXK

2002 Lexus LS430

Blue Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

232,575 mi
Last recorded232,575 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2018
Typical for 2002 Lexus LS43095,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY51 EXK
MakeLexus
ModelLS430
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Fail 31 Jan 2018 232,575 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust leaks. (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre pipe leaking on the joints from the catalyst converters and the Y piece. (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush front most. (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush front most. (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle service brake has 42%. (3.7.B.5b)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear most and perished. (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/55/17 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front side mirror glass slightly insecure.

Nearside Rear Inner face of brake disc slightly corroded.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/55/17. (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear most and perished. (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/55/17. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm 225/55/17. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brake fluid getting low.

engine management light.

front and rear suspension components and sub-frame slightly corroded.

oil leak.

outer sill covers fitted.

slight play detected in inner rack end joints.

under trays fitted.

underbody corrosion.

Pass 11 Jan 2017 225,555 miles

Offside Rear brake pipe slightly corroded.

front and rear arch liners fitted.

front and rear suspension components slightly corroded.

outer sill covers fitted.

underbody corrosion.

undertrays fitted.

Fail 4 Jan 2017 225,541 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front front wipers leaving slight lines on screen.

Nearside Rear tyre close to legal limit.

Offside Rear brake pipe slightly corroded.

front and rear arch liners fitted.

front and rear suspension components slightly corroded.

outer sill covers fitted.

underbody corrosion.

undertrays fitted.

Fail 29 Nov 2016 225,047 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

brake wear light on

eml light on

Pass 30 Jan 2016 220,100 miles

slight play in r/o/s top joint

undertrays fitted

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe (7.1.2)

battery insecure

both rear brake discs showing signs of wear

f/n/s tyre worn on outer edge

slight bind in r/o/s brake

slight oil leak from steering rack n/s

Fail 20 Jan 2015 213,874 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2015 213,874 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 191,681 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 171,304 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise front and rear brake pads wearing low.

Pass 18 Jan 2012 151,487 miles

advise wiper operation smeary

Pass 4 Jan 2011 132,887 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 114,674 miles

advise engine warning light on

advise front and rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 7 Jan 2009 96,093 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 77,561 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 19 Jan 2007 59,494 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006 33,558 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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LY51 EXK is a 2002 Lexus LS430 in Blue with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LY51 EXK, 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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LY51 EXK is a 2002 Lexus LS430, first registered on 1 February 2002.

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