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MK52 RFE

2002 Lexus LS430

Red Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

174,998 mi
Last recorded174,998 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Lexus LS43095,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK52 RFE
MakeLexus
ModelLS430
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 174,998 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Jun 2025 169,728 miles

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 19 Jun 2024 165,699 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2023 163,519 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2023 163,519 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2022 161,957 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2020 159,837 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2019 159,730 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2018 159,187 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre perished on side walls (Replacement recommended A.S.A.P.

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre perished on side walls (Replacement recommended A.S.A.P.

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

Pass 5 Sep 2017 154,227 miles

Engine management light on at time of test

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

Underneath trays fitted at time of test

Pass 13 Jul 2016 148,888 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2016 148,887 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2015 146,200 miles

Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 May 2015 146,197 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

Offside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Jun 2014 132,369 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management light on

slight play in offside inner steering rod

Pass 14 Jun 2013 112,104 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management light on

nearside mirror unit damaged but not affecting the driver's view to the rear and not likely to fall off

Pass 14 Jun 2012 94,040 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2012 94,031 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Jun 2011 74,668 miles

engine mangement light is on

suspect slight exhaust blow from rear boxes

Pass 4 Jun 2010 62,255 miles

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

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)

engine mangement light is on

Pass 25 Jun 2009 53,169 miles

offside and nearside front tyres ,wearing on outer edges .recomend four wheel rotation.

Pass 21 Nov 2007 44,099 miles

both front tyres worn on outer edges not on enough tread to fail mot but dangerous

Pass 6 Dec 2006 38,995 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2005 30,621 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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MK52 RFE 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 83.3%.

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 MK52 RFE, 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 MK52 RFE registered?

MK52 RFE is a 2002 Lexus LS430, first registered on 15 October 2002.

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