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Y79 YAP

2002 Lexus LS430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

147,609 mi
Last recorded147,609 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2025
Typical for 2002 Lexus LS43095,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY79 YAP
MakeLexus
ModelLS430
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2025 147,609 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Jul 2025 147,609 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2024 136,061 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2023 128,027 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2022 123,921 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2021 115,396 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2020 108,361 miles

suspension components corroded front and rear arms

Fail 20 Jun 2020 108,360 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

suspension components corroded front and rear arms

Pass 13 Jun 2019 104,975 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 96,201 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 84,907 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 79,546 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 73,382 miles

off side front tyre wall in side worn

Pass 30 May 2014 69,871 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside front tyre wearing out from inner edge

Pass 29 May 2013 67,675 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 24 Apr 2012 66,711 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 27 Apr 2011 64,127 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2011

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Apr 2010 57,414 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 51,843 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2008 42,617 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2007 34,535 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 25,606 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
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Y79 YAP is a 2002 Lexus LS430 in Silver with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 Y79 YAP, 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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Y79 YAP is a 2002 Lexus LS430, first registered on 17 May 2002.

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