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RX02 DVF

2002 Lexus LS430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2025
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

161,241 mi
Last recorded161,241 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2024
Typical for 2002 Lexus LS43095,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX02 DVF
MakeLexus
ModelLS430
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2024 161,241 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2023 149,250 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 29 Jun 2023 149,250 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Feb 2022 142,108 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2020 138,804 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 24 Feb 2020 130,479 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 116,942 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 113,467 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 103,171 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2016 99,919 miles

service brake: efficiency just met.it would appear that the brake system requires adjustment or repair.

Fail 3 Jun 2016 99,918 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

service brake: efficiency just met.it would appear that the brake system requires adjustment or repair.

Pass 23 May 2015 94,329 miles
Fail 21 May 2015 94,329 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 2 May 2014 87,255 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)

Fail 1 May 2014 87,255 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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)

Fail 9 May 2013 79,362 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 May 2013 79,362 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2012 75,192 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 72,115 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 67,570 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 61,258 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 29 Apr 2008 52,282 miles
Fail 16 May 2007 45,720 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2007 45,720 miles
Fail 16 May 2006 40,911 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner shoulders

Minor kerb damage to nearside front wheel rim

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 16 May 2006 40,911 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner shoulders

Minor kerb damage to nearside front wheel rim

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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RX02 DVF is a 2002 Lexus LS430 in Silver with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 RX02 DVF, 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 RX02 DVF registered?

RX02 DVF is a 2002 Lexus LS430, first registered on 3 May 2002.

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The MOT history for RX02 DVF shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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