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EU02 YFS

2002 Lexus LS430

Bronze Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2025
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

236,088 mi
Last recorded236,088 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2024
Typical for 2002 Lexus LS43095,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU02 YFS
MakeLexus
ModelLS430
Year2002
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2024 236,088 miles

Front number plate deteriorating

Nearside front track rod end has slight play in ball joint

Fail 26 Mar 2024 236,088 miles

Front number plate deteriorating

Nearside front track rod end has slight play in ball joint

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2023 233,212 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Mar 2023 233,202 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Mar 2022 227,847 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2021 221,722 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 216,016 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2019 210,475 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2018 204,258 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2017 194,719 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2017 194,719 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2016 187,330 miles

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

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

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 4 Jun 2015 177,597 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Fail 4 Jun 2015 177,587 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 8 May 2014 164,419 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 153,193 miles
Fail 2 May 2013 153,193 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

o/side rear tyre low tread 2mm

rear brake discs poor condition

Pass 14 Apr 2012 141,449 miles

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

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

rear brake discs corrosion on faces

Pass 15 Apr 2011 126,462 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2010 117,839 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2009 109,648 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Apr 2009 109,648 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 91,544 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 74,525 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 54,445 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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EU02 YFS is a 2002 Lexus LS430 in Bronze with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 EU02 YFS, 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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EU02 YFS is a 2002 Lexus LS430, first registered on 18 April 2002.

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