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YK52 KYP

2002 Lexus GS430

Red Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

110,864 mi
Last recorded110,864 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2022
Typical for 2002 Lexus GS43085,835 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK52 KYP
MakeLexus
ModelGS430
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2022 110,864 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and Offside front (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and Offside rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Oct 2022 110,864 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and Offside front (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and Offside rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Oct 2021 106,805 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2020 102,892 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2019 98,156 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2019 98,156 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2018 89,253 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 88,933 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2017 88,933 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall (4.1.D.1a)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2016 88,445 miles
Pass 16 May 2015 87,302 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre inner wall has a cut

Pass 17 May 2014 84,364 miles
Fail 17 May 2014 84,364 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 11 May 2013 79,687 miles

Oil leak

Pass 12 May 2012 75,987 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 14 May 2011 72,482 miles
Pass 8 May 2010 69,020 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 11 May 2009 67,011 miles

exhaust and mountigns corroed

front discs slightly worn and corroded

Fail 11 May 2009 67,011 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

exhaust and mountigns corroed

front discs slightly worn and corroded

Pass 27 Nov 2006 61,336 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2006 48,971 miles

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

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

Nearside Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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YK52 KYP is a 2002 Lexus GS430 in Red 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 GS430 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.3% with a typical mileage of 85,835 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 GS430 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 473 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YK52 KYP, 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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YK52 KYP is a 2002 Lexus GS430, first registered on 26 September 2002.

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