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SG52 GRG

2002 Lexus LS430

Red Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

175,830 mi
Last recorded175,830 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2019
Typical for 2002 Lexus LS43095,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG52 GRG
MakeLexus
ModelLS430
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2019 175,830 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2019 175,822 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2017 171,699 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 168,337 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2015 162,901 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 158,964 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2014 158,964 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2013 154,076 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2013 154,076 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2013 152,618 miles

Battery not secure.

Fail 25 Jan 2013 152,618 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Battery not secure.

Deep splits in Offside front and both rear tyres.

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

Fail 23 Jan 2013 152,610 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front tyres worn on inner and outer edges

rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 11 Jan 2012 147,538 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2010 141,038 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Oct 2010 141,038 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 136,851 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 130,601 miles

Both rear tyres worn on inside edge.

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2007 125,211 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)

Fail 22 Oct 2007 125,119 miles

Rear registration plate not displaying a BSAU 145d marking (6.3.3b)

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 7 Oct 2006 111,254 miles

cut in offside front tyre

Pass 30 Sep 2005 80,834 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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SG52 GRG is a 2002 Lexus LS430 in Red with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SG52 GRG, 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 SG52 GRG registered?

SG52 GRG is a 2002 Lexus LS430, first registered on 24 October 2002.

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