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MC52 OPH

2002 Lexus GS430

Bronze Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2024
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

107,363 mi
Last recorded107,363 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2023
Typical for 2002 Lexus GS43085,835 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMC52 OPH
MakeLexus
ModelGS430
Year2002
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2023 107,363 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2022 100,370 miles

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

Vehicle undersealed coating brake and fuel pipes

Fail 10 Jan 2022 100,370 miles

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

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Vehicle undersealed coating brake and fuel pipes

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Jan 2022 100,336 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Brake servo inoperative (1.1.10 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Vehicle undersealed coating brake and fuel pipes

Pass 23 Dec 2020 89,919 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 22 Dec 2020 89,918 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2019 86,083 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2018 79,000 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2017 77,941 miles

Exhaust very corroded

Pass 10 Dec 2016 72,461 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2015 67,140 miles

Nearside Front brake binding sliughtly

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

Pass 5 Dec 2014 62,025 miles

engine management light on continuesley

exhaust blowing slightly at cat joint ' exhaust in poor condition [ badly corroded

Pass 13 Nov 2013 55,996 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 52,496 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2011 49,497 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 47,330 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2009 36,632 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2008 24,405 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 19,486 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 16,575 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2005 12,999 miles

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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MC52 OPH is a 2002 Lexus GS430 in Bronze with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MC52 OPH, 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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MC52 OPH is a 2002 Lexus GS430, first registered on 3 December 2002.

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