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N44 FJN

2002 Lexus LS430

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests50 (39 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate78%

Mileage

86,742 mi
Last recorded86,742 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Lexus LS43095,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN44 FJN
MakeLexus
ModelLS430
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

39 pass 11 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 86,742 miles

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. both side (1.4.2 (a) (i))

the car is rusty from various component from beneath

Pass 21 Nov 2025 181,310 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Coolant leak ()

Pass 7 Mar 2025 85,358 miles

General corrosion to underside of vehicle and components

General weld repairs to underside of vehicle

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Axle beam corrosion

Pass 23 Nov 2024 177,500 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2024 85,173 miles

General corrosion to underside of vehicle and components

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Axle beam corrosion

Pass 30 Nov 2023 177,394 miles
Pass 18 May 2023 84,937 miles

General corrosion to underside of vehicle and major components

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 May 2023 84,937 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

General corrosion to underside of vehicle and major components

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2022 176,499 miles
Pass 12 May 2022 84,392 miles

General corrosion to underside of vehicle and major components

Fail 11 May 2022 84,392 miles

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Under sill / floor hole corrosion (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Under sill / floor hole corrosion (6.2.2 (d) (i))

General corrosion to underside of vehicle and major components

Pass 15 Nov 2021 175,379 miles
Pass 4 May 2021 83,997 miles

General corrosion to underside of vehicle

Fail 4 May 2021 83,997 miles

General corrosion to underside of vehicle

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 174,583 miles
Pass 7 May 2020 81,958 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2019 173,819 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Offside and Nearside rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 May 2019 77,749 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

o/s flor to sill rusty

Fail 8 May 2019 77,749 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

o/s flor to sill rusty

Pass 8 Nov 2018 171,230 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2018 73,366 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 3 Nov 2017 169,283 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 69,724 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded pipes to load valve (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Oct 2016 166,773 miles

under trays fitted obscuring some components on the underside

Pass 5 May 2016 65,898 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' 2 small chips on screen (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 5 May 2016 65,898 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' 2 small chips on screen (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Nov 2015 152,045 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 62,110 miles

n/s/f tyre scuffed on outer sidewall

Fail 12 May 2015 62,110 miles

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

n/s/f tyre scuffed on outer sidewall

Pass 4 Nov 2014 136,222 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 May 2014 58,760 miles
Fail 9 May 2014 58,760 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2013 117,704 miles

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

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

Pass 7 May 2013 53,935 miles
Fail 7 May 2013 53,935 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 13 Nov 2012 98,174 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 95,743 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2012 50,538 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 83,142 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 47,589 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 71,809 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 44,225 miles
Fail 7 May 2010 44,225 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2009 58,424 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 41,244 miles
Fail 8 May 2008 37,765 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2008 37,765 miles
Fail 2 May 2007 29,306 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 May 2007 29,306 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 21,517 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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N44 FJN is a 2002 Lexus LS430 in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 50 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 N44 FJN, 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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N44 FJN is a 2002 Lexus LS430, first registered on 27 May 2002.

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