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YK02 UHB

2002 Lexus GS430

Red Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

153,033 mi
Last recorded153,033 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Lexus GS43085,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK02 UHB
MakeLexus
ModelGS430
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 153,033 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2023 151,546 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))

Pass 19 Jan 2022 148,912 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2022 148,896 miles

Brake master cylinder leaking (1.1.10 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jan 2021 145,012 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2020 142,332 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2019 136,239 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2019 136,229 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2017 128,444 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

engine light on dash

Pass 23 Sep 2016 122,023 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

engine light on dash

slight damage on n/s and o/s tyre outer walls

Pass 5 Aug 2015 117,901 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2014 109,025 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 100,273 miles

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

off side rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 7 May 2013 100,258 miles

Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

off side rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 19 Apr 2012 91,527 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 84,429 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2010 69,203 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 52,676 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 38,235 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

exhaust system very rusty and flakey but not blowing

Fail 10 Aug 2007 36,618 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

exhaust corroded at joins at back boxes and joins with cats

Pass 10 Aug 2007 36,618 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

exhaust corroded at joins at back boxes and joins with cats

Pass 26 May 2006 33,223 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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YK02 UHB is a 2002 Lexus GS430 in Red with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 YK02 UHB, 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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YK02 UHB is a 2002 Lexus GS430, first registered on 1 May 2002.

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