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Lexus LS430 - 2002

254.2 faults per 100 tests
Year average for all cars of 2002 is 375.3 faults per 100 tests
Dataset: MOT tests in Great Britain (period: 2024-01-01 to 2025-09-10) for Lexus LS430, model year 2002. Sample size: 160 cars, 323 tests and 821 recorded faults.
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Less faults compared to the average car of same model year

Quick summary

Total: 160 cars

The 2002 Lexus LS430 has an overall defect rate of 254 per 100 vehicles, which is significantly lower than the yearly average of 374 per 100, representing a 32% improvement. Notably, the model excels in several key areas, including brakes, steering, and visibility, with defects in these categories well below the average rates. Mileage-related trends indicate that defects increase with higher mileage, particularly in the 93,000 to 124,000 mile range, but the LS430 still maintains a lower defect rate compared to the average across all mileage segments. Overall, this model stands out for its reliability in critical areas, making it a strong performer in its class.

Cars by mileage segment

Total: 160 cars

More model years for Lexus LS430

2001 2002 2003 2004 2005

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Categories

Brakes
▲ 48.9% better
85.4 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 167.0 / 100 tests
  • Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
  • Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
Steering
▲ 65.6% better
8.7 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 25.3 / 100 tests
Visibility
▲ 37.2% better
18.6 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 29.6 / 100 tests
Lights & Electrics
▲ 27.1% better
70.0 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 96.0 / 100 tests
Wheels & Suspension
▲ 20.5% better
234.7 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 295.2 / 100 tests
  • A suspension component: excessively damaged or corroded
  • A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
  • Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
  • The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm … is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired
  • A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
Body/Structure
▲ 40.6% better
40.9 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 68.9 / 100 tests
  • Exhaust system has a major leak or is insecure
Equipment
▲ 83.2% better
2.5 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 14.9 / 100 tests
Other
▲ 11.0% better
47.7 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 53.6 / 100 tests
  • Fluid: leaking excessively and likely to harm the environment or to pose a safety risk to other road users

Fault rate by mileage segment

Model    Year average
0 537 0–31,000 mi 31,000–62,000 62,000–93,000 93,000–124,000 124,000+
* Metric: faults per 100 tests.

Most common faults (Top 10)

A suspension component: excessively damaged or corroded
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 101
A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 83
Fluid: leaking excessively and likely to harm the environment or to pose a safety risk to other road users
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 58
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 49
The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm … is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 43
Exhaust system has a major leak or is insecure
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 25
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 23
Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 20
Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 19
A shock absorber damaged … or showing signs of severe leakage
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 18

Serious faults (Top 10)

Lamp: missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than a half not functioning
FAIL
Occurrences: 17
Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
FAIL
Occurrences: 17
Exhaust system has a major leak or is insecure
FAIL
Occurrences: 14
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
FAIL
Occurrences: 9
The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm … is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired
FAIL
Occurrences: 9
Stop lamp(s): all missing or inoperative
FAIL
Occurrences: 9
Parking brake efficiency: less than 50% of the required value
FAIL
Occurrences: 8
Wiper blade: missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen
FAIL
Occurrences: 7
Parking brake inoperative on one side, or in the case of testing on the road, the vehicle deviates excessively from a straight line
FAIL
Occurrences: 7
Beam image obviously incorrect
FAIL
Occurrences: 7