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P30 YAK

2002 Lexus LS430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

198,987 mi
Last recorded198,987 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Lexus LS43095,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP30 YAK
MakeLexus
ModelLS430
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2025 198,987 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2024 174,018 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2024 170,089 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipes (6.1.2 (a))

Front Position lamp not working Both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both sides (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All four tyres streached

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2023 153,676 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2021 149,087 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2020 145,588 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2020 145,588 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jan 2019 136,930 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))

Pass 26 Jan 2018 127,960 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2017 120,217 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 112,265 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 108,587 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

ENGINE LIGHT ON.

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

Fail 14 Jan 2015 108,587 miles

registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

ENGINE LIGHT ON.

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

Pass 23 Jan 2014 104,048 miles

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT DISPLAYED.

FRONT & REAR BRAKE PADS LOW.

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 22 Jan 2013 97,643 miles

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON.

Pass 18 Jan 2012 92,453 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2012 92,453 miles

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jan 2011 86,270 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2011 86,270 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Feb 2010 76,147 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 4 Dec 2008 65,699 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 56,832 miles

N/S/F tyre starting to wear low on egde

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

Pass 29 Nov 2006 47,476 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 45,371 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2006 45,371 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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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P30 YAK is a 2002 Lexus LS430 in Silver with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 P30 YAK, 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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P30 YAK is a 2002 Lexus LS430, first registered on 5 March 2002.

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