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RV02 FNE

2002 Lexus GS430

Bronze Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

127,159 mi
Last recorded127,159 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 Lexus GS43085,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV02 FNE
MakeLexus
ModelGS430
Year2002
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 127,159 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule borderline (1.1.12 (f) (i))

exhaust system all joints heavily corroded

Pass 23 Jan 2025 121,660 miles

all exhaust joints are corroded

both exhaust back box are corroded

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases leak from the back box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear both shock absorbers are corroded

Pass 25 Jan 2024 115,706 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

exhaust rusty on joints

Fail 24 Jan 2024 115,706 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

exhaust rusty on joints

Pass 24 Jan 2023 108,850 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2022 102,244 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2022 102,244 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2021 95,934 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Jan 2020 93,020 miles

Rear exhaust corroded

Fail 29 Jan 2020 93,020 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 24 Jan 2019 87,553 miles

Nearside Front headlamp lense deterioated

Offside Front headlamp lense deteriorated

Pass 26 Jan 2018 83,704 miles

Central Front Lower Under guards fitted obscuring some components

Central Front Upper Engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Central Lower Various surface corrosion under vehicle but not excessive

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jan 2017 79,293 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2017 79,293 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 18 Jan 2016 75,676 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2016 75,676 miles

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Jan 2015 71,609 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2014 66,671 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2013 60,103 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 55,798 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2012 55,798 miles

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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 28 Jan 2011 51,437 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2011 51,437 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2010 42,916 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 33,259 miles

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Jan 2008 24,353 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 17,819 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 14,421 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2006 14,421 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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RV02 FNE is a 2002 Lexus GS430 in Bronze with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 RV02 FNE, 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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RV02 FNE is a 2002 Lexus GS430, first registered on 23 March 2002.

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