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D3 NWL

2002 Lexus LS430

Bronze Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

148,817 mi
Last recorded148,817 miles
Recorded on7 May 2019
Typical for 2002 Lexus LS43095,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD3 NWL
MakeLexus
ModelLS430
Year2002
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 May 2019 148,817 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 May 2018 145,899 miles

Exhaust system has a slight leak of exhaust gases

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Surface corrosion throughout underside

Fail 16 May 2018 145,674 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush wishbones, both inner rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 10 May 2017 141,790 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2016 136,432 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement lower wishbone rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement lower wishbone rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

vsc turned off

Fail 10 May 2016 136,383 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement lower wishbone rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement lower wishbone rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

vsc turned off

Pass 13 May 2015 131,323 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

vcs light on say systerm turned off

Fail 13 May 2015 131,323 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

vcs light on say systerm turned off

Fail 7 May 2015 131,221 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

vcs light on say systerm turned off

Pass 14 May 2014 17,067 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

oil level low

rear sub frame rusty

Fail 1 May 2013 121,078 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 May 2013 121,078 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 116,030 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 94,857 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2011 60,923 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Jan 2010 73,362 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front brake disc,s slightly warped

Pass 22 Jan 2009 67,129 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2009 66,717 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Jan 2008 57,229 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2008 57,229 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2007 51,781 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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D3 NWL is a 2002 Lexus LS430 in Bronze with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 D3 NWL, 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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D3 NWL is a 2002 Lexus LS430, first registered on 19 September 2002.

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