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YN02 GMU

2002 Lexus GS430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

157,029 mi
Last recorded157,029 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2025
Typical for 2002 Lexus GS43085,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN02 GMU
MakeLexus
ModelGS430
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2025 157,029 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security and outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 9 Apr 2025 157,027 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting and outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting and outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security and outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Mar 2024 150,185 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/S & O/S BRAKE PADS WEARING THIN (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2023 136,227 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2022 121,663 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2021 120,785 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material going to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material going to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material going to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

body work starting to corrode under radiator

Fail 19 Apr 2021 120,783 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material going to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material going to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material going to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

body work starting to corrode under radiator

Pass 3 Apr 2020 119,853 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 117,445 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 111,841 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 107,517 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 109,293 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 99,745 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2014 95,037 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated synthetic bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 18 Apr 2014 95,037 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated synthetic bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 3 Apr 2013 91,414 miles

eml on

Pass 16 Apr 2012 88,239 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 85,016 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 82,857 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 77,626 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 73,066 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2007 68,080 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Mar 2006 50,718 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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YN02 GMU is a 2002 Lexus GS430 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 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 YN02 GMU, 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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YN02 GMU is a 2002 Lexus GS430, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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