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S55 WSC

2002 Lexus LS430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2020
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

133,199 mi
Last recorded133,199 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2019
Typical for 2002 Lexus LS43095,888 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS55 WSC
MakeLexus
ModelLS430
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2019 133,199 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2019 133,186 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 130,245 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perishing

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Aug 2017 128,655 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 126,619 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front washer poor

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box has slight hole did not effect emissions test (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Aug 2015 123,396 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 120,669 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 115,291 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 108,809 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 102,078 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 92,709 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 84,919 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 74,835 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 66,613 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 54,235 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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S55 WSC is a 2002 Lexus LS430 in Silver with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 S55 WSC, 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 S55 WSC registered?

S55 WSC is a 2002 Lexus LS430, first registered on 9 May 2002.

Is S55 WSC safe to buy?

The MOT history for S55 WSC shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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