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DY02 EWN

2002 Lexus SC430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

110,907 mi
Last recorded110,907 miles
Recorded on13 May 2025
Typical for 2002 Lexus SC43071,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY02 EWN
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 May 2025 110,907 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Apr 2025 110,868 miles

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

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 May 2024 109,802 miles
Pass 4 May 2023 109,447 miles

surface rust on underside

Pass 24 Feb 2022 109,202 miles

surface rust on underside

Pass 23 Feb 2021 108,884 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Feb 2020 108,331 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

car very rusty underneath

Pass 12 Feb 2019 107,696 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2018 106,799 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 105,987 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 104,305 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2015 101,214 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Jan 2014 100,553 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 99,708 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 95,942 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2012 95,942 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 8 Feb 2011 92,716 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2011 92,716 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2010 86,654 miles

Alloy wheels badly kerbed and pitting.

Approx 1/4 left on front brake pads.

Approx 30kgf of runout at rear brakes.

Both windscreen wipers smearing.

Large cracks in aux' drive belt.

Large lip on front brake discs.

Nearside rear outer reflector smashed.

Offside front and nearside front door check straps noisy.

Play at offside front hub.

Play at offside rear camber adjustment bolt/bush.

Rear height sensor snapped and insecure.

Small cracks in the rear bush of both the offside front and nearside front lower suspension arms.

Pass 10 Feb 2009 68,340 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 55,600 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 40,606 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2006 26,661 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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DY02 EWN is a 2002 Lexus SC430 in Silver with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 DY02 EWN, 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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DY02 EWN is a 2002 Lexus SC430, first registered on 20 June 2002.

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