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DG02 VLF

2002 Lexus SC430

Blue Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

104,900 mi
Last recorded104,900 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2024
Typical for 2002 Lexus SC43071,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2024 104,900 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement most rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement most rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Apr 2024 104,900 miles

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

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 Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement most rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement most rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Nov 2023 104,330 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

eml light on

Fail 31 Oct 2023 104,289 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

eml light on

Pass 31 Oct 2022 103,758 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread starting to delaminate (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Oct 2021 103,457 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 102,443 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 8 Oct 2020 102,443 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 96,036 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Apr 2019 96,036 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Upper exhaust shield insecure

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 87,437 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2018 87,437 miles

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Apr 2017 77,255 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 68,226 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint top suspension arm ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 61,246 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 55,378 miles

Exhaust backbox deteriorated

Exhaust backbox heat shield deteriorated

Nearside rear inner pad wearing low

Pass 13 May 2013 48,570 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

chome exhaust trims loose and corroding

general corrosion to exhaust system

heat shields loose above rear exhaust silencer and on offside front pipe

tyre pressure warning light illuminated

Pass 6 Jun 2012 43,411 miles

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

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

both front lower ball joints leaking grease slightly

osf tyre worn on inner edge and splitting slightly

osr tyre tread splitting slightly

Pass 11 May 2011 39,235 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 38,904 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2009 37,919 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 37,433 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 35,468 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 30,914 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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 VLF is a 2002 Lexus SC430 in Blue with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 VLF, 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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DG02 VLF is a 2002 Lexus SC430, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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