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YX02 WZA

2002 Lexus LS430

Gold Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2025
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

177,919 mi
Last recorded177,919 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2024
Typical for 2002 Lexus LS43095,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX02 WZA
MakeLexus
ModelLS430
Year2002
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2024 177,919 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))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

bonnet struts faulty

Fail 12 Mar 2024 177,919 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

bonnet struts faulty

Pass 16 Mar 2023 162,216 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2022 148,504 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2022 148,502 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2021 139,874 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2020 134,007 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 118,909 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 104,825 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 92,181 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 80,628 miles

Nearside Front tyre is wearing on outer shoulder

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer split around pipework into silencer (7.1.2)

Fail 10 Jun 2016 80,628 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split on ends (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split on ends (8.2.2)

Nearside Front tyre is wearing on outer shoulder

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer split around pipework into silencer (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2015 70,315 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Aug 2014 68,108 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 65,718 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 63,319 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 59,238 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2010 54,961 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2009 51,707 miles

nearside front wiper starting to split

Fail 29 Jul 2009 51,707 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nearside front wiper starting to split

Pass 6 Aug 2008 48,222 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2007 43,528 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2007 43,528 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Aug 2006 37,849 miles

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

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

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

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

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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YX02 WZA is a 2002 Lexus LS430 in Gold with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YX02 WZA, 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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What year was YX02 WZA registered?

YX02 WZA is a 2002 Lexus LS430, first registered on 8 March 2002.

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