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BN02 WUX

2002 Lexus SC430

Bronze Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2024
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

198,622 mi
Last recorded198,622 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2023
Typical for 2002 Lexus SC43071,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN02 WUX
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2002
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2023 198,622 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2022 193,650 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 187,190 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge balding (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 12 Oct 2021 187,188 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge balding (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 183,802 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Oct 2020 183,802 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.5 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear fog lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.5.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2019 177,839 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2018 165,549 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 142,836 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2016 132,990 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2016 132,989 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 132,043 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 118,634 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 100,106 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

both rear tyres low on tread

Pass 26 Apr 2013 84,565 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2011 74,372 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 70,795 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2010 70,789 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2009 62,654 miles

n/s/f tyre worn inner edge

o/s/f tyre wearing edges

Pass 6 Jan 2009 55,137 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 47,325 miles

EML LIGHT ON

Fail 10 Jan 2008 47,277 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

EML LIGHT ON

Pass 12 Jan 2007 40,011 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 37,528 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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BN02 WUX is a 2002 Lexus SC430 in Bronze with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 BN02 WUX, 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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BN02 WUX is a 2002 Lexus SC430, first registered on 28 March 2002.

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