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SE52 LUP

2002 Lexus GS430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

146,405 mi
Last recorded146,405 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2013
Typical for 2002 Lexus GS43085,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSE52 LUP
MakeLexus
ModelGS430
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2013 146,405 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Oct 2013 146,342 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Oct 2012 134,087 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nsf brake binding slightly

os outer cv gaiter pinholed

Fail 17 Oct 2012 134,087 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nsf brake binding slightly

os outer cv gaiter pinholed

Pass 19 Oct 2011 121,521 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 110,240 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2010 110,235 miles

Offside Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

engine management light on

slight water ingress at front and rear number plates

Pass 21 Oct 2009 96,742 miles

Approx 22% imbalance at rear brakes.

Approx 23% imbalance at front brakes.

Front brake pads have approx quarter their life left.

Laquer peeling from alloy wheels.

Slight lift in offside front lower ball joint.

Slight lip on front brake discs.

Slight play at steering column.

Wipers smearing slightly.

Pass 21 Oct 2008 80,827 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 60,910 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 42,565 miles

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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SE52 LUP is a 2002 Lexus GS430 in Silver with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 SE52 LUP, 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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What year was SE52 LUP registered?

SE52 LUP is a 2002 Lexus GS430, first registered on 22 November 2002.

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