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MG51 BOS

2002 Lexus LS430

Red Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

97,071 mi
Last recorded97,071 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2017
Typical for 2002 Lexus LS43095,888 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMG51 BOS
MakeLexus
ModelLS430
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc
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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2017 97,071 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 93,720 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2016 93,719 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2015 91,437 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 90,021 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 88,491 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 88,268 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 87,147 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 84,318 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 80,004 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 74,621 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 67,515 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2005 63,327 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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MG51 BOS is a 2002 Lexus LS430 in Red with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 MG51 BOS, 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 MG51 BOS registered?

MG51 BOS is a 2002 Lexus LS430, first registered on 2 January 2002.

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