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RG02 JCJ

2002 Lexus LS430

Blue Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

171,047 mi
Last recorded171,047 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2019
Typical for 2002 Lexus LS43095,888 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRG02 JCJ
MakeLexus
ModelLS430
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2019 171,047 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2017 171,309 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 171,021 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 164,764 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Mar 2014 154,428 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Dec 2012 139,075 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 19 Oct 2011 125,492 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Oct 2011 125,492 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 6 Mar 2010 100,518 miles

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front plate cracked

Pass 6 Mar 2010 100,518 miles

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

front plate cracked

Pass 9 Jul 2009 97,147 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 82,526 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2007 69,871 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2007 69,871 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2006 57,144 miles

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

Offside 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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RG02 JCJ is a 2002 Lexus LS430 in Blue with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RG02 JCJ, 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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RG02 JCJ is a 2002 Lexus LS430, first registered on 1 July 2002.

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