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RE02 UTX

2002 Lexus LS430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2018
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

176,213 mi
Last recorded176,213 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2017
Typical for 2002 Lexus LS43095,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE02 UTX
MakeLexus
ModelLS430
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2017 176,213 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 163,926 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 161,687 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2014 156,697 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 151,105 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2013 150,911 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Sep 2013 150,911 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Sep 2012 144,717 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2011 135,626 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 28 Sep 2010 127,896 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 117,649 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2009 117,649 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2008 107,276 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 94,283 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

cut in nearside front outer tyre wall

engine oil leaks

Pass 28 Sep 2006 84,173 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 82,790 miles

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

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)

Spare tyre defective

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Fail 17 Aug 2006 82,790 miles

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

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

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)

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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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RE02 UTX is a 2002 Lexus LS430 in Silver with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 RE02 UTX, 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 RE02 UTX registered?

RE02 UTX is a 2002 Lexus LS430, first registered on 5 April 2002.

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