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T22 JFM

2002 Lexus GS430

Black Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2025
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

107,970 mi
Last recorded107,970 miles
Recorded on4 May 2024
Typical for 2002 Lexus GS43085,835 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT22 JFM
MakeLexus
ModelGS430
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 May 2024 107,970 miles
Fail 4 May 2024 107,970 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 21 Apr 2023 105,957 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 104,839 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2021 102,901 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 100,719 miles

tyres cutting out on inner / n/s/r wheel repaired / slight corrosion on suspension units / slight play in rear bottom arm bushes

Pass 11 May 2018 97,442 miles

sill covers fitted / slay in rear bottom arm bushes

Pass 31 Oct 2016 95,931 miles

sill covers fitted

Pass 21 Oct 2015 92,842 miles

SILL X ENGINE X UNDER COVERS FITTED

Pass 6 Oct 2014 87,225 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 85,731 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 80,905 miles

center & rear exhust joints rusted to excess

Fail 22 Apr 2013 80,880 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

center & rear exhust joints rusted to excess

Pass 27 Apr 2012 76,326 miles

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

center & rear exhust rusting

Pass 5 May 2011 72,779 miles

front numberplate deteriorating

offside rear tyre worn low on edges

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 7 May 2010 67,523 miles

front and rear numberplates deteriorating

front discs slightly worn and rusted

nearside front tyre slightly out of shape

nearside rear tyre worn to excess on inner edge

rear brake pads not visible

Pass 1 May 2009 62,728 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front number plate slightly deteriorated

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 9 May 2008 57,686 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 9 May 2008 57,686 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 5 May 2007 50,635 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 13 May 2006 39,977 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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T22 JFM is a 2002 Lexus GS430 in Black with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 T22 JFM, 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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T22 JFM is a 2002 Lexus GS430, first registered on 12 March 2002.

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