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MM52 EHJ

2002 Lexus GS430

Green Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

73,719 mi
Last recorded73,719 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2023
Typical for 2002 Lexus GS43085,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM52 EHJ
MakeLexus
ModelGS430
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2023 73,719 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2023 73,715 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 14 Mar 2022 73,662 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Mar 2022 73,661 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2021 73,461 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 29 Jan 2021 73,460 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Parking brake performance 10%, minimum required 16%. Nearside 90kg effort, offside 100kg, total, 190kg. Minimum total effort rwquired 300kg.

Pass 22 Jan 2020 68,778 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2019 62,893 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Feb 2019 62,893 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 May 2018 59,829 miles

Under-body corroded in all areas, including prescribed areas

Pass 11 Mar 2017 58,104 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 54,451 miles

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

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

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rearward (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rearward (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

nearsde and offside rear floor to sills has slight corrosion

offside front exhaust deteriorated at joint

some corrosion around front and rear suspension parts

Fail 4 Apr 2016 54,434 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rearward (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rearward (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

engine light on

nearsde and offside rear floor to sills has slight corrosion

offside front exhaust deteriorated at joint

some corrosion around front and rear suspension parts

Pass 31 Mar 2015 52,341 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

plastic covers fitted on outer sills

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

slight corrosion on nearside and offside rear inner sills

some corrosion around front and rear suspension parts

Pass 25 Mar 2014 49,981 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

some corrosion around front and rear suspension parts

unable to see thickness of the rear brake pads

Pass 9 Apr 2013 47,783 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 5 Nov 2011 44,933 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 25 May 2010 42,331 miles

nearside front tyre outer edge wear

Pass 3 Jun 2008 38,113 miles

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

front brake efficiency well below model average

front linings worn dangerously low

Pass 17 May 2007 35,670 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 24,939 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2005 24,447 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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MM52 EHJ is a 2002 Lexus GS430 in Green with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 MM52 EHJ, 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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MM52 EHJ is a 2002 Lexus GS430, first registered on 14 November 2002.

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