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MH02 HRU

2002 Lexus LS430

Red Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

142,118 mi
Last recorded142,118 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2023
Typical for 2002 Lexus LS43095,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMH02 HRU
MakeLexus
ModelLS430
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2023 142,118 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2022 141,798 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 13 Jan 2022 141,798 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn close to wear markers worn & badly perished on inner & outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Dec 2020 140,887 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavy edge wear - general wear @3mm ( limit 1.6mm ) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavy cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge wear - general wear @3.5mm ( limit 1.6mm ) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

general underbody mechanical component surface corrosion

Fail 23 Dec 2020 140,887 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavy edge wear - general wear @3mm ( limit 1.6mm ) (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavy cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge wear - general wear @3.5mm ( limit 1.6mm ) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

general underbody mechanical component surface corrosion

Pass 28 Jun 2019 139,279 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

general underbody mechanical component surface corrosion

suspect battery fault

Fail 28 Jun 2019 139,279 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 Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

general underbody mechanical component surface corrosion

suspect battery fault

Pass 22 Jun 2018 138,222 miles

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

general underbody mechanical component surface corrosion

nearside front tyre slight cracking and slight edge wear

slight cracking at offside front tyre

slight deterioration at headlamp lenses ( not adversely affecting image/output )

Fail 22 Jun 2018 138,222 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

general underbody mechanical component surface corrosion

nearside front tyre slight cracking and slight edge wear

offside wiper blade splitting

slight cracking at offside front tyre

slight deterioration at headlamp lenses ( not adversely affecting image/output )

Pass 23 Jun 2017 137,293 miles

engine management lamp on

extensive engine, sill and underbody covers fitted

general underbody mechanical component surface corrosion

slight corrosion at offside rear brake disc

slight deterioration at offside and nearside front suspension arm rear mounts

slight exhaust blow at offside rear box ( behind cover/double skin )

spare tyre soft/low pressure

Pass 30 Jun 2016 136,177 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

offside front locking wheel nut damaged

slight deterioration at both headlamp lenses

Pass 29 Jul 2015 135,131 miles

extensive engine, sill and underbody covers fitted not allowing full inspection

headlamp lenses deteriorating

suspect slight exhaust blow at offside rear "box" behind heat shield/outer cover

Fail 29 Jul 2015 135,131 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

extensive engine, sill and underbody covers fitted not allowing full inspection

headlamp lenses deteriorating

smear at front wipers and offside blade splitting

suspect slight exhaust blow at offside rear "box" behind heat shield/outer cover

Pass 3 Jul 2014 133,070 miles

engine management lamp on

extensive engine, sill and underbody covers fitted not allowing full inspection

rear exhaust outer casing deteriorating

Pass 26 Jun 2013 129,782 miles

engine management lamp on

extensive engine, sill and underbody covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 26 Jun 2013 129,482 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Spare tyre defective

engine management lamp on

extensive engine, sill and underbody covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 26 Jun 2012 119,703 miles

engine management light illuminated.

extensive plastic covers fitted at engine, under body and sills.

spare tyre under=inflated. [topped up].

wiper blades in poor condition.

Pass 21 Jun 2011 113,764 miles

Spare tyre defective

engine management lamp on

evidence of fluid loss at n/s rear floor cover ( appears damp )

extensive engine, sill and underbody covers fitted not allowing full inspection

headlamp aims on lower limits

Pass 21 Jun 2010 106,942 miles

engine,sill and extensive underbody covers fitted not allowing full inspection

enine management lamp on

excess irreg wear at n/s front tyre ( stepped tread pattern ) suspect close to cords and tread cracking/splitting ( RECOM REPLACEMENT )

headlamp aims on lower limits

o/s rear inner sidelamp inoperative ( RECOM REPAIR )

parking brake travel ( RECOM REPAIR )

spart tyres flat ( RECOM REPAIR )

treads cracking/splitting and edge wear at both rear tyres and general wear close to limits

Pass 24 Jun 2009 101,282 miles

engine management lamp on

irregular wear n/s front tyre

lower floor, sill and engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection

parking brake travel

suspect front brake pads wearing thin

treads cracking/splitting at n/s front and both rear tyres ( recom replacement )

Fail 24 Jun 2009 101,282 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

engine management lamp on

irregular wear n/s front tyre

lower floor, sill and engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection

parking brake travel

suspect front brake pads wearing thin

treads cracking/splitting at n/s front and both rear tyres ( recom replacement )

Pass 25 Jun 2008 94,084 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 81,662 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 68,784 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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MH02 HRU is a 2002 Lexus LS430 in Red with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 MH02 HRU, 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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MH02 HRU is a 2002 Lexus LS430, first registered on 12 March 2002.

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