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DH52 HUG

2002 Lexus LS430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

138,199 mi
Last recorded138,199 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 Lexus LS43095,888 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDH52 HUG
MakeLexus
ModelLS430
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2026 138,199 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2025 136,511 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2024 134,529 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2023 132,242 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2022 129,721 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2021 127,036 miles
Pass 11 May 2019 121,807 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases casing corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 7 May 2019 121,780 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function excessively reduced effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 May 2018 118,293 miles
Fail 15 May 2018 118,293 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 May 2017 112,570 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 19 May 2017 112,570 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 108,303 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 1 Jun 2016 108,303 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 May 2015 103,498 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 May 2014 99,171 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 May 2014 99,171 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 May 2013 94,062 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 May 2013 94,062 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 May 2012 87,787 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 May 2012 87,727 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Service brake: service 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 18 May 2011 80,813 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 72,688 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 65,815 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2009 65,815 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm locating pin retaining device missing (2.4.G.3b)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2007 56,512 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2007 56,204 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Sep 2006 47,972 miles

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

Offside Front 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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DH52 HUG is a 2002 Lexus LS430 in Silver with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 DH52 HUG, 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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DH52 HUG is a 2002 Lexus LS430, first registered on 6 September 2002.

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