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YJ02 YXY

2002 Lexus GS430

Blue Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

100,175 mi
Last recorded100,175 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Lexus GS43085,835 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ02 YXY
MakeLexus
ModelGS430
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc
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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 100,175 miles

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Rear Differential Leaking Oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Slight play in upper ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush on this arm has slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Both rear back boxes corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Mar 2025 95,764 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2024 93,476 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Feb 2023 90,303 miles

Central Front Lower Front suspension generally corroded

Central Front Steering rack has slight movement in mounts

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive From rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Exhaust condition rusty all over

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn slightly more on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn slightly more on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Feb 2023 90,299 miles

Nearside Front Brake performance unable to be tested Due to excessive binding (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Central Front Lower Front suspension generally corroded

Central Front Steering rack has slight movement in mounts

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive From rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Exhaust condition rusty all over

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn slightly more on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn slightly more on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Feb 2022 89,309 miles

Front suspension components heavily corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust system heavily corroded

Pass 18 Feb 2021 87,965 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

exhaust system corroded

front suspension heavily corroded

Pass 25 Feb 2020 87,824 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Feb 2020 87,824 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2019 84,333 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2018 81,101 miles

underside of vehicle starting to corrode (exhaust suspension and subframes)

Pass 1 Feb 2017 77,926 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 75,582 miles

Rear silencers corroded

Pass 20 Feb 2015 73,153 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2015 73,153 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Feb 2014 68,626 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both rear silencers corroded

Pass 24 Jan 2013 64,118 miles

exhaust system heavily corroded but no leaks

Fail 17 Jan 2013 64,118 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

exhaust system heavily corroded but no leaks

Pass 30 Jan 2012 59,332 miles

Nearside rear tyre worn close to imit on outer edge

Rear exhaust section slightly corroded

Slight play in steering rack mounting bushes

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Feb 2011 57,598 miles

both rear silencers heavily corroded but no leaks

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 21 Feb 2011 57,598 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both rear silencers heavily corroded but no leaks

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 4 Mar 2010 55,655 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Mar 2009 51,573 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 47,115 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 43,568 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 38,385 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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YJ02 YXY is a 2002 Lexus GS430 in Blue with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 YJ02 YXY, 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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YJ02 YXY is a 2002 Lexus GS430, first registered on 4 March 2002.

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