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BT02 AEE

2002 Lexus LS430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

195,755 mi
Last recorded195,755 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Lexus LS43095,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT02 AEE
MakeLexus
ModelLS430
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 195,755 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 May 2025 190,792 miles

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

underside of vehicle heavily corroded

Fail 19 May 2025 190,776 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to exhaust condition (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

underside of vehicle heavily corroded

Fail 22 Oct 2024 190,760 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to exhaust condition (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating due to disc condition (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases tail section (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases tail section (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating due to discs condition (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heat damage on FRONT and REAR discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

underside heavily corroded

Pass 25 Oct 2023 184,407 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Sep 2023 184,386 miles

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

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2022 177,877 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2022 177,837 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2021 170,851 miles

Both headlamp's deteriorated but not affecting light output

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear Box's (6.1.2 (a))

Metal pipe behind rear diff corroded

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

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

fuel tank damaged

Fail 6 Aug 2021 170,830 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Both headlamp's deteriorated but not affecting light output

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear Box's (6.1.2 (a))

Metal pipe behind rear diff corroded

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

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

fuel tank damaged

Pass 1 Sep 2020 167,654 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2020 167,605 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Suspension system inoperative front and rear (5.3.5 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Aug 2019 160,920 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2019 160,909 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper inadequately mounted (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jul 2018 150,500 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2017 142,325 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2016 130,848 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2015 118,084 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 110,651 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2013 106,765 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2013 106,765 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 100,978 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 91,741 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 86,684 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 80,023 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2009 76,077 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 66,761 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 60,569 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 58,046 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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BT02 AEE is a 2002 Lexus LS430 in Silver with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 BT02 AEE, 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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BT02 AEE is a 2002 Lexus LS430, first registered on 20 May 2002.

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