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MD02 BOF

2002 Lexus GS430

Green Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

130,025 mi
Last recorded130,025 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2014
Typical for 2002 Lexus GS43085,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD02 BOF
MakeLexus
ModelGS430
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 16 Jul 2014 130,025 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2013 120,856 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 109,801 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2012 109,801 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

engine management light on

Pass 7 Jul 2011 101,481 miles

EML warning on

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine radiator top hose loose

minor damage around front number plate fixing screws

minor damage to n/s/r lamp lens -has been taped over

o/S/R tyre wearing low on very inner edge

rear tyres cracking/starting to split in treaded area

Fail 6 Jul 2011 101,481 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

EML warning on

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine radiator top hose loose

minor damage around front number plate fixing screws

minor damage to n/s/r lamp lens -has been taped over

o/S/R tyre wearing low on very inner edge

rear tyres cracking/starting to split in treaded area

Pass 12 Jul 2010 95,550 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

engine management light illuminated

front number plate cracked

nearside rear light lense cracked

Pass 10 Jul 2009 89,753 miles

front tyres on limit and worn smooth on inner edges advise wheel alighnment

n/s rear lamp damaged

Fail 3 Jul 2008 81,530 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2008 81,530 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2007 72,469 miles

Brake fluid level low

N/S/F Lower ball joint gaiter losing grease

N/S/F tyre has cut in sidewll

Pass 14 Jul 2006 57,015 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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MD02 BOF is a 2002 Lexus GS430 in Green with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 MD02 BOF, 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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MD02 BOF is a 2002 Lexus GS430, first registered on 25 July 2002.

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