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RL51 RLX

2002 Lexus LS430

Bronze Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2023
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

158,926 mi
Last recorded158,926 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2022
Typical for 2002 Lexus LS43095,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL51 RLX
MakeLexus
ModelLS430
Year2002
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2022 158,926 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2021 153,770 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2020 151,269 miles

Front cooling fan surround damaged

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front accident damage

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

oil leak from under bonnet

Pass 18 Sep 2019 147,412 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 140,670 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2017 135,265 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 132,438 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2015 129,599 miles

Baffles Loose In Both Rear Exhaust Silencers

Brake Pads/Discs etc Not Fully Visible

Brake Pedal feels Soft/Spongey

Engine Oil Leaks

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Stone Chips In Front Screen

Pass 25 Sep 2014 126,488 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 122,715 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2013 122,706 miles

Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 14 Jun 2012 112,154 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2012 112,152 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2011 103,405 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2010 88,249 miles

advise hand brake travel

Pass 17 Jun 2009 71,350 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

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

off side rear tyre worn inner +outer edges

Fail 17 Jun 2009 71,350 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

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

off side rear tyre worn inner +outer edges

Pass 29 Jan 2009 70,217 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 62,307 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 54,090 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2006 42,216 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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RL51 RLX is a 2002 Lexus LS430 in Bronze with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 RL51 RLX, 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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RL51 RLX is a 2002 Lexus LS430, first registered on 12 February 2002.

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