CarVerify

Free Car Check

VF02 MWW

2002 Lexus LS430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

171,019 mi
Last recorded171,019 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2023
Typical for 2002 Lexus LS43095,888 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Lexus
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationVF02 MWW
MakeLexus
ModelLS430
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2023 171,019 miles

both headlamps have poor pattern due to degrading of glass.

Fail 21 Jun 2023 171,019 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

both headlamps have poor pattern due to degrading of glass.

Pass 26 Jul 2021 167,711 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2021 167,711 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative found seized (4.1.5 (a))

Pass 27 Jul 2020 160,836 miles

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

Central Rear Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess corroded (5.3.5 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2019 149,090 miles

head light cloudy

Pass 4 Apr 2018 138,516 miles

body damage all round

Pass 6 Apr 2017 130,333 miles
Pass 28 May 2016 122,011 miles
Fail 27 May 2016 122,011 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 11 May 2015 111,628 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 102,444 miles
Fail 12 May 2014 102,442 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2013 91,682 miles
Fail 16 May 2012 81,222 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2012 81,222 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 71,123 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 56,831 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 48,933 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 39,393 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 31,243 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 25,434 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
Full Lexus LS430 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

VF02 MWW is a 2002 Lexus LS430 in Silver 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 VF02 MWW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of VF02 MWW?

You can check the full history of VF02 MWW by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was VF02 MWW registered?

VF02 MWW is a 2002 Lexus LS430, first registered on 1 July 2002.

Is VF02 MWW safe to buy?

The MOT history for VF02 MWW shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VF02 MWW have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on VF02 MWW. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.