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T16 BCT

2002 Lexus LS430

Bronze Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

45,306 mi
Last recorded45,306 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 2002 Lexus LS43095,888 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT16 BCT
MakeLexus
ModelLS430
Year2002
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2025 45,306 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2024 43,032 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2023 40,805 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2021 39,607 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 38,820 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Sep 2019 37,488 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Sep 2019 37,414 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Sep 2018 34,467 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 Sep 2018 34,406 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2017 30,880 miles

undertrays

Pass 16 May 2016 30,217 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 30,064 miles

N/S/R tyre tread starting to crack

Pass 9 Jun 2014 29,419 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 28,974 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all 4 tyres have a degree of outer sidewall cracking recommend detailed examination

Pass 8 Jul 2011 27,972 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 26,075 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 23,595 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 20,127 miles

o/s/r tyre splitting on outer sidewall

Pass 4 Jul 2007 18,277 miles

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

o/s/f & o/s/r tyre's side wall's spliiting

Pass 7 Jul 2006 16,124 miles

Outer Sidewalls on NSF & NSR Tyres splitting

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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T16 BCT is a 2002 Lexus LS430 in Bronze with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 T16 BCT, 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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T16 BCT is a 2002 Lexus LS430, first registered on 12 February 2002.

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