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CA02 DWW

2002 Lexus SC430

Blue Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

167,765 mi
Last recorded167,765 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2025
Typical for 2002 Lexus SC43071,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA02 DWW
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2025 167,765 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Jun 2024 166,365 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2024 166,341 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jun 2023 163,003 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2021 158,603 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2020 156,620 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing & worn on edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing & worn on edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

fuel cap sealing ring in poor condition

Pass 28 Nov 2019 155,985 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2019 155,985 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Jan 2019 153,461 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides wishbone rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front & rear suspensions components slightly corroded

Fail 17 Jan 2019 153,461 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides wishbone rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

front & rear suspensions components slightly corroded

Pass 27 Nov 2017 152,440 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 150,365 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2016 150,364 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Nov 2015 146,604 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 144,339 miles

n/s front wiper blade spliting at end still clears efectively

Pass 23 Apr 2014 142,759 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 140,867 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside rear exhaust silencer trim insecure

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust silencer heat shield insecure

Pass 31 May 2012 139,372 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 139,180 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 130,459 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 May 2009 118,941 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 30 May 2008 98,945 miles

rear number plate slight deterriation.still readable

Fail 29 May 2008 98,943 miles

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

offside front tyre wearing both edges.iner worst close to cords

rear number plate slight deterriation.still readable

Pass 22 May 2007 82,772 miles

rear number plate discoloured slightly.

Pass 30 May 2006 66,452 miles
Pass 6 May 2005 43,369 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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CA02 DWW is a 2002 Lexus SC430 in Blue with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 CA02 DWW, 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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CA02 DWW is a 2002 Lexus SC430, first registered on 17 May 2002.

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