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MV02 HTD

2002 Lexus GS430

Bronze Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

83,162 mi
Last recorded83,162 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2025
Typical for 2002 Lexus GS43085,835 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV02 HTD
MakeLexus
ModelGS430
Year2002
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2025 83,162 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Undercarriage has surface rust

Fail 12 Apr 2025 83,162 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Undercarriage has surface rust

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Blocked jets (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Apr 2024 83,039 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2023 81,762 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2022 80,744 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2022 80,743 miles

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

Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2021 79,861 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 25 Feb 2021 79,861 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2020 79,126 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2020 79,126 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Feb 2019 77,712 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Feb 2018 75,366 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Feb 2017 71,642 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

engine light displayed

Pass 13 Feb 2016 68,806 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2015 64,310 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 58,383 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2013 53,604 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 49,973 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2011 45,639 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 41,296 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 37,526 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2009

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 22 Feb 2008 33,334 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2008 33,334 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2007 30,792 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 27,333 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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MV02 HTD is a 2002 Lexus GS430 in Bronze with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 MV02 HTD, 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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MV02 HTD is a 2002 Lexus GS430, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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