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PJ52 VGM

2002 Lexus LS430

Bronze Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

115,379 mi
Last recorded115,379 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2025
Typical for 2002 Lexus LS43095,888 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ52 VGM
MakeLexus
ModelLS430
Year2002
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2025 115,379 miles

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

Fail 18 Dec 2025 115,377 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Nov 2024 112,321 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2023 111,276 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2022 108,615 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Dec 2021 106,293 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2020 103,361 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2019 100,785 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2018 96,224 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2017 91,729 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2016 87,027 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2015 82,989 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2015 82,989 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2014 77,965 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2013 73,198 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 69,905 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 64,951 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 59,538 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 54,727 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 50,502 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 45,180 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 40,166 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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PJ52 VGM is a 2002 Lexus LS430 in Bronze with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 PJ52 VGM, 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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PJ52 VGM is a 2002 Lexus LS430, first registered on 19 December 2002.

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