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AX51 FFP

2002 Lexus SC430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

81,737 mi
Last recorded81,737 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2011
Typical for 2002 Lexus SC43071,598 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX51 FFP
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2011 81,737 miles

engine management light on

lip at front discs

monitor tyre wear some extra wear at very inner area of tread

offside window inop

play at nearside front track rod/recommend attention.

slight play at steering column

various exhaust blows evident.. will require attention/passed emissions

Fail 17 Feb 2011 81,217 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

engine management light on

lip at front discs

monitor tyre wear some extra wear at very inner area of tread

offside window inop

pitting at rear discs/judder evident..advise renewal

play at nearside front track rod/recommend attention.

slight play at steering column

various exhaust blows evident.. will require attention/passed emissions

Pass 18 Feb 2010 75,213 miles

Aerial bent and not retracting fully.

Approx 30kgf of runout on front brakes.

Both exhaust tailpipe trims corroded and insecure.

Centre nozzle of nearside windscreen washer jets is blocked.

Cigarette lighter sticking in its housing.

Large scratch on inside of windscreen within zone "A".

Offside front brake pad shims missing.

Offside front window switch inop.

Slight build up of condensation inside offside rear light cluster.

Tyre pressure warning light staying on.

Fail 18 Feb 2010 75,213 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Aerial bent and not retracting fully.

Approx 30kgf of runout on front brakes.

Both exhaust tailpipe trims corroded and insecure.

Centre nozzle of nearside windscreen washer jets is blocked.

Cigarette lighter sticking in its housing.

Large scratch on inside of windscreen within zone "A".

Offside front brake pad shims missing.

Offside front window switch inop.

Slight build up of condensation inside offside rear light cluster.

Tyre pressure warning light staying on.

Pass 4 Mar 2009 68,648 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2009 68,648 miles

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

slight exhaust blow at n/s cat flange

slight pitting on rear discs

Pass 20 Mar 2008 61,051 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2008 61,051 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2007 53,170 miles

all 4 alloys pitting.

brake squeal from nearside rear area.

exhaust back box heat shield insecure.

Pass 3 Mar 2006 46,031 miles

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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AX51 FFP is a 2002 Lexus SC430 in Silver with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 AX51 FFP, 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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AX51 FFP is a 2002 Lexus SC430, first registered on 25 January 2002.

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