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SD02 JFZ

2002 Lexus LS430

Bronze Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2022
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

121,560 mi
Last recorded121,560 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2022
Typical for 2002 Lexus LS43095,888 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD02 JFZ
MakeLexus
ModelLS430
Year2002
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Fail 14 Feb 2022 121,560 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2021 121,554 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2020 120,925 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2019 114,319 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2018 109,629 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 106,659 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 102,816 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 99,017 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 95,222 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 91,376 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2012 87,366 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise os/f & ns/f bottom swing arm rear bushes cracked signs of depreciation but no movement at time of test,

Pass 13 Aug 2011 84,944 miles

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

Fail 10 Aug 2011 84,897 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

unable to do exhaust emmissions due to exhaust leak will need test on retest,

Pass 20 Aug 2010 81,257 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Aug 2009 75,626 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2008 67,270 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 63,259 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 55,607 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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SD02 JFZ is a 2002 Lexus LS430 in Bronze with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 SD02 JFZ, 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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SD02 JFZ is a 2002 Lexus LS430, first registered on 25 April 2002.

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