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FE52 OWW

2002 Lexus LS430

Blue Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

105,872 mi
Last recorded105,872 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2014
Typical for 2002 Lexus LS43095,888 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE52 OWW
MakeLexus
ModelLS430
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Fail 17 Dec 2014 105,872 miles

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT IS ON

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Dec 2014 105,872 miles

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT IS ON

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Dec 2013 96,013 miles

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT IS ON

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

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

Fail 9 Dec 2013 96,013 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

BOTH FRONT TYRES CLOSE TO LIMIT ON OUTER EDGES ( 225/55X17

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT IS ON

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2012 91,139 miles

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

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

eml light on

slight blow from exhaust

Pass 15 Dec 2011 83,341 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2010 75,793 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2009 69,161 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2008 59,913 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2007 50,645 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 39,384 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2006 39,384 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.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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FE52 OWW is a 2002 Lexus LS430 in Blue with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FE52 OWW, 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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FE52 OWW is a 2002 Lexus LS430, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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