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RF52 LCC

2002 Lexus LS430

Bronze Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jan 2027
Tests25 (22 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate88%

Mileage

122,494 mi
Last recorded122,494 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 Lexus LS43095,888 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF52 LCC
MakeLexus
ModelLS430
Year2002
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

22 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 122,494 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jan 2025 118,797 miles

engine cover/undertrays and sill covers fitted

front and rear brake pads unable to be seen

general corrosion to underside

Pass 17 Jan 2024 117,158 miles

unable to ascertain rear brake pad condition fully

Pass 13 Jan 2023 116,158 miles

unable to ascertain condition of front and rear brake pads and disc's

Pass 17 Jan 2022 115,157 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front pads look very worn to sensors (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc's look to be worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jan 2021 114,139 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2020 112,797 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 16 Jan 2019 110,270 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jan 2018 107,681 miles

Could not see brake pads

Engine covers/undertrays

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear wishbone consol bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear tyre deep cut no cords seen

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear wishbone consol bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 22 Jan 2018 107,681 miles

Could not see brake pads

Engine covers/undertrays

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear wishbone consol bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear tyre deep cut no cords seen

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear wishbone consol bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 25 Jan 2017 103,396 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 95,861 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2015 87,548 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2015 87,548 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Jan 2014 79,849 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 72,753 miles

front & rear brake pads not visable......

Pass 19 Jan 2012 65,561 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2011 58,201 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 51,351 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2010 51,351 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Jan 2009 42,692 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 33,247 miles

n/s/f tyre worn outer edge

Pass 16 Jan 2007 24,991 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 16,033 miles

N/S/F tyre flat spot brand new tyre.

N/S/R tyre flat spot Brand new tyre.

Pass 22 Nov 2005 14,049 miles

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

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

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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RF52 LCC is a 2002 Lexus LS430 in Bronze with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88%.

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 RF52 LCC, 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 RF52 LCC registered?

RF52 LCC is a 2002 Lexus LS430, first registered on 27 November 2002.

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