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SV02 NSO

2002 Lexus LS430

Gold Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

177,754 mi
Last recorded177,754 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2022
Typical for 2002 Lexus LS43095,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV02 NSO
MakeLexus
ModelLS430
Year2002
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2022 177,754 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 29 Mar 2022 177,754 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 15 Apr 2021 164,376 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2020 157,901 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2019 150,621 miles

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

Fail 26 Jun 2019 150,621 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front 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))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 142,773 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2018 142,773 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jul 2017 135,641 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2017 135,641 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 125,380 miles

light smearing of the windscreen by wipers

under trays fitted preventing a full underside component inspection

wear to the n/sf tyre tread edges

Fail 17 Jun 2015 117,614 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

supension slightly off level.

Pass 17 Jun 2015 117,614 miles

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

supension slightly off level.

Pass 16 Jul 2014 111,127 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2013 101,750 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 97,418 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 89,745 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 82,811 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 76,420 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 68,174 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 60,532 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2006 42,059 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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SV02 NSO is a 2002 Lexus LS430 in Gold with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 SV02 NSO, 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 SV02 NSO registered?

SV02 NSO is a 2002 Lexus LS430, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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