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YS51 SFN

2002 Lexus LS430

Bronze Lpg 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

162,199 mi
Last recorded162,199 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2021
Typical for 2002 Lexus LS43095,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS51 SFN
MakeLexus
ModelLS430
Year2002
ColourBronze
Fuel typeLpg
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2021 162,199 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2021 162,191 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2020 160,865 miles

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))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front arm bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres wearing close to limits (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 159,662 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp not working (7.12 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Apr 2018 158,202 miles

Offside Rear worn on edge

Pass 13 Apr 2017 155,896 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2017 155,896 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Feb 2016 155,154 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edge

Pass 26 Jan 2015 145,456 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

plastic covers fitted on outter sills.

Pass 21 Jan 2014 132,239 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 118,526 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Feb 2013 118,526 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Nov 2011 98,397 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 3 Dec 2010 84,673 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 75,608 miles

engine managment light on dashboard

Pass 26 Feb 2009 64,711 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 54,916 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 44,275 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 34,621 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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YS51 SFN is a 2002 Lexus LS430 in Bronze with a 4,293cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YS51 SFN, 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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YS51 SFN is a 2002 Lexus LS430, first registered on 30 January 2002.

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