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YJ52 VJS

2002 Lexus LS430

Green Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2002 Lexus LS43095,888 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ52 VJS
MakeLexus
ModelLS430
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2021

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Jul 2020 181,987 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All Tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 May 2019 174,886 miles

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

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

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

engine cover and undertray fitted

rear subframe corroded

Fail 6 May 2019 174,611 miles

Nearside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases backbox (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

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

engine cover and undertray fitted

rear subframe corroded

Pass 19 May 2018 160,813 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both heavy wear on shoulders (4.1.E.1)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both lens fogged (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 May 2017 144,043 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn inner edge cracking in sidewall (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre wearing inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear handbrake noisy when applied possible needs further attention

Pass 25 May 2016 128,953 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 112,029 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2015 111,780 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges

Both inner body sils slightly corroded

Nearside rear silencer has small hole and slight blow

Fail 18 Dec 2014 111,766 miles

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

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

Both front tyres worn on edges

Both inner body sils slightly corroded

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

Nearside rear silencer has small hole and slight blow

Pass 22 Oct 2013 102,035 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Oct 2012 93,369 miles

Oil leak

Fail 19 Oct 2012 93,369 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Oil leak

Pass 30 Jun 2011 86,699 miles

Both rear tyres worn low on edges

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

Pass 23 Jun 2010 81,585 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2010 81,585 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2009 68,078 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 2008 62,975 miles

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

Fail 23 Apr 2008 62,975 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2007 59,546 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2007 59,541 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2006 40,676 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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YJ52 VJS is a 2002 Lexus LS430 in Green with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 YJ52 VJS, 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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What year was YJ52 VJS registered?

YJ52 VJS is a 2002 Lexus LS430, first registered on 30 September 2002.

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The MOT history for YJ52 VJS shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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