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BN02 WVE

2002 Lexus SC430

Red Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2023
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

130,582 mi
Last recorded130,582 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2022
Typical for 2002 Lexus SC43071,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN02 WVE
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2022 130,582 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

pitting on n/s rear brake disc inner face.

rear tyres 3mm tread depth.

Pass 26 Mar 2021 129,395 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2020 128,230 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2020 128,226 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 126,919 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 125,351 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 123,390 miles

n/s and o/s front tyres 3mm.

Pass 12 Jan 2016 120,637 miles

front tyres wearing inner edges.

Pass 9 Jan 2015 117,021 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 113,661 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 113,223 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 112,036 miles

Both Rear exhaust mounts deterioated

Pass 14 Jul 2011 110,615 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 109,098 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 105,099 miles

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

Fail 14 Jul 2009 105,099 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

Fail 13 Dec 2007 97,868 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

both front tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 13 Dec 2007 97,868 miles

both front tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 8 Dec 2006 91,466 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2005 83,305 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 WVE is a 2002 Lexus SC430 in Red with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WVE, 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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What year was BN02 WVE registered?

BN02 WVE is a 2002 Lexus SC430, first registered on 12 April 2002.

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