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DG02 MEG

2002 Lexus SC430

Blue Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

43,613 mi
Last recorded43,613 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2010
Typical for 2002 Lexus SC43071,598 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG02 MEG
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2010 43,613 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 40,394 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 39,663 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 37,532 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 35,385 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2007 35,377 miles

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

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

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

offside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 3 May 2006 29,961 miles
Fail 2 May 2006 29,946 miles

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

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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DG02 MEG is a 2002 Lexus SC430 in Blue with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DG02 MEG, 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 DG02 MEG registered?

DG02 MEG is a 2002 Lexus SC430, first registered on 8 May 2002.

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