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DF02 KGG

2002 Lexus LS430

Black Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

116,062 mi
Last recorded116,062 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Lexus LS43095,888 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF02 KGG
MakeLexus
ModelLS430
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 116,062 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2024 115,930 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess perished (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess perished (5.3.5 (b) (i))

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

Rear hand brake imbalance 57%

Pass 24 Oct 2023 115,844 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2022 115,596 miles

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated nearly max travel on handbrake (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 114,923 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2020 114,669 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 Oct 2020 114,667 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2019 113,413 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2018 111,732 miles

EML ON

Pass 11 Apr 2017 108,561 miles

eml on

Pass 21 Apr 2016 102,552 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

eml light on

Fail 21 Apr 2016 102,552 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear tyre presure low

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

eml light on

Pass 7 Apr 2015 96,782 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Engine management light on.

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake pedal approaching travel limit.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Apr 2014 91,299 miles

Both rear tyres worn on edges.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Engine management light on.

Parking brake pedal approaching travel limit.

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Apr 2013 85,494 miles

Both rear tyres worn on inner edges.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Engine management light on

Parking brake pedal approaching travel limit.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Apr 2012 79,875 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake pedal approaching travel limit.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Apr 2011 73,137 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 71,311 miles

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

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 16 Apr 2009 68,383 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 63,355 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 54,644 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2007 54,644 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Pass 13 Apr 2006 48,630 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2006 48,630 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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DF02 KGG is a 2002 Lexus LS430 in Black with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 DF02 KGG, 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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DF02 KGG is a 2002 Lexus LS430, first registered on 23 April 2002.

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