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RG51 FPZ

2002 Lexus GS430

Bronze Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2021
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

133,591 mi
Last recorded133,591 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2020
Typical for 2002 Lexus GS43085,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRG51 FPZ
MakeLexus
ModelGS430
Year2002
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2020 133,591 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 127,686 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Apr 2019 127,553 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction showing fault (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 120,000 miles

Offside Front starting to split in inside wall

Pass 2 May 2017 112,928 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 105,330 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 103,764 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2014 99,913 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 96,039 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 93,003 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2012 92,926 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2011 85,835 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 78,318 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 71,505 miles

wear front disc

Pass 23 Nov 2007 65,276 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 55,233 miles

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

oil leak back axle

Pass 29 Nov 2005 49,259 miles

How Reliable is the Lexus GS430?

Based on 15,178 MOT tests across 914 vehicles.

79.6%
Pass Rate
5,150
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
914
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 473
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 285
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 179
position lamp(s) not working 155
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 142
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RG51 FPZ is a 2002 Lexus GS430 in Bronze with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

Across all 2002 Lexus GS430 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.3% with a typical mileage of 85,835 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Lexus GS430 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 473 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RG51 FPZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus GS430 typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 24 years old, this Lexus GS430 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was RG51 FPZ registered?

RG51 FPZ is a 2002 Lexus GS430, first registered on 11 January 2002.

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