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YO02 OON

2002 Lexus GS430

Black Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

141,042 mi
Last recorded141,042 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2025
Typical for 2002 Lexus GS43085,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYO02 OON
MakeLexus
ModelGS430
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2025 141,042 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Underside covered in sealer/oil

Fail 24 Jun 2025 141,042 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Underside covered in sealer/oil

Pass 8 Jan 2024 137,596 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jan 2024 137,588 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2022 136,913 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Travel on parking brake

Fail 14 Oct 2022 136,913 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault VSC (7.12 (e))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Front of both rear inner arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Travel on parking brake

Pass 7 Sep 2021 133,740 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2020 133,183 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 128,462 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 120,998 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2018 120,897 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 113,296 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 102,037 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 92,619 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2014 85,522 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2014 85,518 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 18 Mar 2013 79,417 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 71,736 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 64,277 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 49,080 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 39,642 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 36,302 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2007 36,302 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 6 Sep 2006 29,565 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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YO02 OON is a 2002 Lexus GS430 in Black with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YO02 OON, 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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YO02 OON is a 2002 Lexus GS430, first registered on 17 May 2002.

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