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MK52 PYS

2002 Lexus GS430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

148,648 mi
Last recorded148,648 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2019
Typical for 2002 Lexus GS43085,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK52 PYS
MakeLexus
ModelGS430
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2019 148,648 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2019 148,648 miles

Front Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 May 2018 127,751 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 119,073 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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)

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

Fail 26 Apr 2017 119,073 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2016 113,376 miles

engine management light on

nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 13 Apr 2016 113,318 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

engine management light on

nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 28 Apr 2015 108,526 miles

exhaust joints corroded

minor exhaust blow

slight corrosion to rear chassis

Pass 13 May 2014 104,152 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 13 May 2014 104,152 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 29 May 2013 99,782 miles

movement in steering rack mounts

nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

rear exhaust joints corroded

slight corrosion to rear chassis

Fail 18 May 2012 94,101 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brake fluid level low

management light on dash

Pass 18 May 2012 94,101 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brake fluid level low

management light on dash

Pass 23 May 2011 88,302 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 82,541 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 74,055 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 67,118 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 61,114 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2005 54,827 miles

How Reliable is the Lexus GS430?

Based on 15,178 MOT tests across 914 vehicles.

79.6%
Pass Rate
5,150
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
914
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 473
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 285
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 179
position lamp(s) not working 155
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 142
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MK52 PYS is a 2002 Lexus GS430 in Silver with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 2002 Lexus GS430 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.3% with a typical mileage of 85,835 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 GS430 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 473 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MK52 PYS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus GS430 typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 24 years old, this Lexus GS430 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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MK52 PYS is a 2002 Lexus GS430, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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