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A10 FAB

2002 Lexus SC430

Blue Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

74,284 mi
Last recorded74,284 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2019
Typical for 2002 Lexus SC43071,598 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA10 FAB
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2019 74,284 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 73,632 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 10 May 2016 72,313 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2015 71,699 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2015 71,899 miles

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

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

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

advise tyre pressure warning light on

Pass 30 Apr 2014 71,165 miles

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Fail 29 Apr 2014 71,146 miles

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

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

Both front and rear pads are not visible to check. (Untested items)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2013 68,265 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2013 68,259 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Nearside 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

TPS light on

Fail 10 Mar 2012 63,885 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2012 63,885 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)

Pass 18 Mar 2011 57,560 miles

b/s/f tyres low on inner edges

Pass 2 Mar 2010 52,424 miles

front and rear number plates secured with sticky tape, covering another plate underneath

Pass 19 Mar 2009 48,721 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 43,992 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 40,044 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2006 35,197 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2006 35,195 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c) DANGEROUS

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

How Reliable is the Lexus SC430?

Based on 47,597 MOT tests across 2,431 vehicles.

82.2%
Pass Rate
3,052
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
2,431
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,270
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 575
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 444
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 431
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 329
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A10 FAB is a 2002 Lexus SC430 in Blue with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2002 Lexus SC430 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.8% with a typical mileage of 71,598 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 SC430 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,270 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A10 FAB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus SC430 typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 24 years old, this Lexus SC430 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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A10 FAB is a 2002 Lexus SC430, first registered on 19 March 2002.

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