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MK02 DVA

2002 Lexus LS430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

152,612 mi
Last recorded152,612 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Lexus LS43095,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK02 DVA
MakeLexus
ModelLS430
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 152,612 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output cloudy (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Apr 2025 144,062 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Apr 2024 140,772 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2023 139,489 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2022 138,931 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2022 138,915 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2021 136,796 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2020 135,212 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Spare tyre defective ()

hand brake lever reserve travel poor

play in steering top coloum bush

Pass 18 Apr 2019 132,396 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside head light colour slight faded

Offside Front suspension unit has slight misting of oil/fluid

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

various signs of corrosion under body

Pass 16 Apr 2018 129,264 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 126,966 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2017 126,966 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2016 121,483 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

o/s/r tyre worn inside edge

Pass 14 Apr 2015 118,864 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2014 115,128 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2013 111,712 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2012 98,498 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 90,765 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 80,747 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 74,243 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 69,767 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 66,632 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 61,977 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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MK02 DVA is a 2002 Lexus LS430 in Silver with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 MK02 DVA, 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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MK02 DVA is a 2002 Lexus LS430, first registered on 29 April 2002.

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