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RE52 UCP

2002 Lexus LS430

Black Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

198,116 mi
Last recorded198,116 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2017
Typical for 2002 Lexus LS43095,888 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE52 UCP
MakeLexus
ModelLS430
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2017 198,116 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn from outer shoulder. (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Rear tyres worn from inner shoulder.

parking brake just met the legal requirement.

Pass 17 Aug 2016 189,055 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2016 189,055 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Aug 2015 178,969 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2015 178,969 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2014 168,773 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

o/s/n/s front tyres wearing from inner/outer shoulder.

oil level low.

Pass 14 Aug 2013 157,700 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 142,918 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 127,198 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 108,212 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2010 108,211 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2009 88,092 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 19 Aug 2009 88,092 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 11 Aug 2008 69,135 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2006 46,075 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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RE52 UCP is a 2002 Lexus LS430 in Black with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 RE52 UCP, 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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RE52 UCP is a 2002 Lexus LS430, first registered on 31 October 2002.

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