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C6 WOF

2002 Lexus SC430

Black Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

179,467 mi
Last recorded179,467 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 Lexus SC43071,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC6 WOF
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 179,467 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant leak from engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Jan 2026 179,466 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant leak from engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2025 177,126 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2024 177,121 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2023 171,707 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2022 163,552 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2022 163,545 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 153,188 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2020 146,805 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 139,826 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2019 139,826 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 24 Sep 2018 129,235 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2018 129,233 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 124,187 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2017 119,180 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 10 May 2016 114,417 miles
Fail 10 May 2016 114,417 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 May 2015 109,468 miles

Centre Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 11 May 2015 109,468 miles

Centre Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2014 105,345 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2013 100,532 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2013 100,522 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 May 2012 95,793 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 91,367 miles
Fail 27 May 2011 91,367 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2010 87,067 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 29 May 2010 87,067 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 29 May 2009 83,786 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 79,776 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)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2007 77,649 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 64,471 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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C6 WOF is a 2002 Lexus SC430 in Black with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

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 C6 WOF, 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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C6 WOF is a 2002 Lexus SC430, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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