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MF02 WLP

2002 Lexus LS430

Bronze Lpg 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

200,037 mi
Last recorded200,037 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Lexus LS43095,888 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF02 WLP
MakeLexus
ModelLS430
Year2002
ColourBronze
Fuel typeLpg
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 200,037 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2024 198,377 miles

EML lamp illuminated pre 01/07/2003

Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive Both inner and outer sills at rear slightly corroded and have some jacking damage (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres are starting to perish and crack (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Nov 2024 198,373 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached front most arm ball joint nut is missing (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached Front most arm ball joint nut is loose and insecure (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

EML lamp illuminated pre 01/07/2003

Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive Both inner and outer sills at rear slightly corroded and have some jacking damage (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres are starting to perish and crack (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Nov 2023 194,034 miles

Bonnet support struts weak

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake performance only just meets required limits, advise adjustment/repair

both outer sill lips have some jacking damage

Fail 25 Nov 2023 194,034 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Bonnet support struts weak

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake performance only just meets required limits, advise adjustment/repair

both outer sill lips have some jacking damage

Pass 29 Oct 2022 192,110 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2021 188,563 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Oct 2021 188,562 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 35% Imbalanced (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Engine Management Lamp (EML) illuminated

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Nearside rear inner sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Offside rear inner sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 184,985 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 180,746 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 175,876 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 169,963 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 163,192 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 156,823 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 10 Mar 2014 148,179 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 137,003 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2012 126,193 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2011 115,267 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Feb 2011 115,267 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2010 106,512 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 96,479 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 84,369 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 69,748 miles

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

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

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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MF02 WLP is a 2002 Lexus LS430 in Bronze with a 4,293cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 MF02 WLP, 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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What year was MF02 WLP registered?

MF02 WLP is a 2002 Lexus LS430, first registered on 20 March 2002.

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