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WU02 KGA

2002 Lexus LS430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

212,974 mi
Last recorded212,974 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2020
Typical for 2002 Lexus LS43095,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU02 KGA
MakeLexus
ModelLS430
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2020 212,974 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Sep 2020 212,973 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2019 211,359 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Speedometer not sufficiently illuminated (7.8 (c) (i))

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Fail 16 Aug 2019 211,359 miles

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Speedometer not sufficiently illuminated (7.8 (c) (i))

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 28 Aug 2018 210,927 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2018 210,927 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 24 Aug 2017 205,149 miles

EML illuminated

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2016 192,881 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Aug 2016 192,881 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

EML illuminated

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 177,783 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 158,290 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Aug 2013 146,597 miles

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

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

both front tyres wearing unevenly

Fail 24 Aug 2013 146,597 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

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

both front tyres wearing unevenly

Pass 13 Jul 2012 135,344 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2011 129,346 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 19 Sep 2011 129,346 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 126,504 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 121,464 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 106,250 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2007 83,194 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 65,982 miles

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

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

front and rear brake pads low

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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WU02 KGA is a 2002 Lexus LS430 in Silver with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 WU02 KGA, 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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WU02 KGA is a 2002 Lexus LS430, first registered on 25 March 2002.

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