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SV02 YDK

2002 Lexus LS430

Green Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

91,055 mi
Last recorded91,055 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Lexus LS43095,888 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV02 YDK
MakeLexus
ModelLS430
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 91,055 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both Sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe covered in underseal

Fail 30 Aug 2025 91,038 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both Sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe covered in underseal

Fail 30 Jun 2025 90,982 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2024 89,321 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear fuel tank damaged

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

various suspension components corroded

various suspension components corroded

Fail 2 Jul 2024 89,317 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction light on dash (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases bank at down pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Fuel tank leaking excessively or a risk of fire tank damaged (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Front both sides suspension components corroded

Rear both sides suspension components corroded

Pass 7 Aug 2023 86,695 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

all suspension components corroded

exhaust deteriorated

Fail 24 Jul 2023 86,690 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill /wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

all suspension components corroded

exhaust deteriorated

Fail 3 Jul 2023 86,614 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases both front exhaust flanges (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch corroded and holed within 30 cm of rear axle mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2022 85,371 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded and scorred (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2021 85,367 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 21 Jun 2021 85,366 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and rear (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 23 Jun 2020 83,924 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front and rear (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Jun 2019 78,766 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 75,291 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2018 75,273 miles

Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety petrol leak (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jun 2017 74,645 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

engine covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Fail 13 Jun 2017 74,644 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

engine covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 23 Jun 2016 70,866 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

advise both outer sills have covers fitted

advise engine cover fitted obscuring some engine components

advise under trays fitted obscuring some underneath components

Fail 7 Jun 2016 70,795 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

advise both outer sills have covers fitted

advise engine cover fitted obscuring some engine bay components

advise under trays fitted obscuring some underneath components

Pass 4 Jun 2015 67,742 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jun 2014 65,258 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2013 59,348 miles

Both back boxes of the exhaust are corroded but not leaking yet

Both front tyres edges are worn

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2012 55,424 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 51,279 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 11 Jun 2010 48,414 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 45,355 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2008 41,255 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 36,644 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 32,336 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 YDK is a 2002 Lexus LS430 in Green with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 YDK, 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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SV02 YDK is a 2002 Lexus LS430, first registered on 27 June 2002.

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