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AP52 YRN

2002 Lexus LS430

Bronze Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

132,935 mi
Last recorded132,935 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2023
Typical for 2002 Lexus LS43095,888 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP52 YRN
MakeLexus
ModelLS430
Year2002
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2023 132,935 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2022 132,471 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2021 131,846 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2020 131,275 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 129,123 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jan 2018 127,252 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 119,026 miles

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

Nearside Rear shock absorber dust cover missing

Offside Front fog light not working

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Jan 2016 106,816 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2016 106,816 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure all the way round the Tyre within the tread 3.59mm also wearing on outer edge (225/55/17 (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 15 Jan 2015 103,979 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2015 103,979 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 31 Dec 2013 101,444 miles

baffles loose in nearside rear exhaust silencer

front number plate cracked

offside front fog lamp inop

outer skins corroded on both rear exhaust silencers

slight loss of grease around both front lower ball joints

stone chips in front screen

Fail 31 Dec 2013 101,444 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

baffles loose in nearside rear exhaust silencer

front number plate cracked

offside front fog lamp inop

outer skins corroded on both rear exhaust silencers

slight loss of grease around both front lower ball joints

stone chips in front screen

Pass 18 Jan 2013 93,372 miles

o/s/f lower ball joint slight loss of grease.

Pass 17 Jan 2012 81,750 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 75,890 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2011 75,890 miles

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

both front tyres worn on inner and outer edges

rear tyres wearing on inner egde

Pass 22 Jan 2010 67,664 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 58,862 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 51,810 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 41,450 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 30,226 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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AP52 YRN is a 2002 Lexus LS430 in Bronze with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 AP52 YRN, 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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AP52 YRN is a 2002 Lexus LS430, first registered on 4 September 2002.

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