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MD02 LDO

2002 Lexus LS430

Blue Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2022
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

199,558 mi
Last recorded199,558 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2021
Typical for 2002 Lexus LS43095,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD02 LDO
MakeLexus
ModelLS430
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2021 199,558 miles

Coolant leak radiator u/s ()

EML light on

Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack boot area (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

both front tyres low tread and wearing on inner edges

both rear boot struts u/s and could cause injury

engine oil leaks

o/s/front fog lamp inop

vehicle low on coolant

Fail 14 Jul 2021 199,558 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected suspension sensor (4.11 (a) (ii))

EML light on

Offside Front Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

both front tyres low tread and wearing on inner edges

both rear boot struts u/s and could cause injury

engine oil leaks

o/s/front fog lamp inop

vehicle low on coolant

Pass 12 Aug 2020 195,800 miles

Offside Front fog light inop

coolant level low,radiator leaking

engine management light on

slight oil leaks from gearbox and engine sumps

Fail 5 Aug 2020 195,658 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front fog light inop

coolant level low,radiator leaking

engine management light on

slight oil leaks from gearbox and engine sumps

Pass 6 Jun 2019 189,229 miles

engine light on

o/s/front fog lamp

slight leak from gearbox and engine

Fail 5 Jun 2019 189,229 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

engine light on

o/s/front fog lamp

slight leak from gearbox and engine

Pass 28 Jun 2018 184,144 miles

damage to n/s wing mirror casing

o/s/front fog light not working

Fail 27 Jun 2018 184,141 miles

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

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

damage to n/s wing mirror casing

o/s/front fog light not working

Pass 10 Jun 2017 176,305 miles

rear brake pads approx 80% worn

Fail 31 May 2017 176,305 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Air suspension unit totally deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Electronic stability system component excessively damaged sensor (3.4.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Air suspension unit totally deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

nsfront tyre worn on outer edge

rear brake pads approx 80% worn

Pass 1 Jun 2016 167,395 miles

Front brake pads 95% worn.

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

Nearside front incorrect wheel nut used.

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

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

Rear brake pads 70% worn.

Fail 26 May 2016 167,395 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Front brake pads 95% worn.

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

Nearside front incorrect wheel nut used.

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

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

Rear brake pads 70% worn.

Pass 25 Jun 2015 165,259 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2015 165,259 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2013 145,951 miles

Nearside Rear 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 30 Jan 2012 126,060 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2012 126,060 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Feb 2011 114,537 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2009 101,005 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2009 101,005 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Nov 2008 87,929 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)

engine management light on

Pass 21 Nov 2007 72,662 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 50,779 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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MD02 LDO is a 2002 Lexus LS430 in Blue with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 MD02 LDO, 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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MD02 LDO is a 2002 Lexus LS430, first registered on 1 August 2002.

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