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M8 VKB

2002 Lexus LS430

Blue Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

24,052 mi
Last recorded24,052 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 Lexus LS43095,888 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM8 VKB
MakeLexus
ModelLS430
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 13 Feb 2026 24,052 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2025 23,856 miles

Both rear tyres inner edge slightly worn

Engine management light on

Front wipers smeary

Pass 27 Feb 2024 23,716 miles

Both front tyres outer edge worn

Engine management light on

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer side wall, inner edge slightly worn (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords In tread, inner edge worn (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2023 22,674 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2022 21,389 miles

front brake discs corroded

Pass 19 Nov 2020 20,274 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

imbalance front brakes

Pass 14 May 2019 18,382 miles

n/s/r tyre cut on outer wall

Pass 23 Apr 2018 16,489 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 14,665 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2015 13,510 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 12,370 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2013 11,639 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 9,606 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 May 2011 9,109 miles

front+rear o/s+n/s tyre cracked

Pass 29 Apr 2010 9,037 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2009 8,479 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 8,153 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 6,764 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 4,393 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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M8 VKB is a 2002 Lexus LS430 in Blue with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 M8 VKB, 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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M8 VKB is a 2002 Lexus LS430, first registered on 27 May 2002.

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