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NJ52 VXM

2002 Lexus LS430

Green Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2025
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

49,264 mi
Last recorded49,264 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2024
Typical for 2002 Lexus LS43095,888 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ52 VXM
MakeLexus
ModelLS430
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2024 49,264 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2024 49,121 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2022 48,601 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 11 Aug 2021 47,709 miles

Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 23% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect suspension and underbody undersealed (5.3.2 (b))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect suspension and underbody undersealed (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 46,977 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

slight underbody corrosion undersealed

Pass 8 Aug 2019 46,003 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underbody undersealed, both sills corroded inner (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Nov 2018 45,210 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 26 Nov 2018 45,210 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Oct 2017 42,820 miles

covers fitted

offside front shocker mist of oil

Pass 11 Nov 2016 40,499 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 38,380 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 35,228 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 32,965 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 31,394 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 30,535 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 29,540 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2009 27,497 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 24,809 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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2007 22,335 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 20,003 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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NJ52 VXM is a 2002 Lexus LS430 in Green with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 NJ52 VXM, 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 NJ52 VXM registered?

NJ52 VXM is a 2002 Lexus LS430, first registered on 17 September 2002.

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