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E2 CPA

2002 Lexus SC430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

69,242 mi
Last recorded69,242 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2020
Typical for 2002 Lexus SC43071,598 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE2 CPA
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2020 69,242 miles

engine management light on

Fail 10 Sep 2020 69,231 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

engine management light on

Pass 20 Jun 2019 66,304 miles

Engine malfunction light on

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres worn on inside edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Jun 2019 66,304 miles

Engine malfunction light on

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres worn on inside edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 8 Jun 2017 62,161 miles

Front unable to fully inspect brake pads due to poor access

Rear unable to fully inspect brake pads due to poor access

Fail 8 Jun 2017 62,161 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front unable to fully inspect brake pads due to poor access

Rear unable to fully inspect brake pads due to poor access

Pass 16 May 2016 59,689 miles

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

Front tyres feathering

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

Nearside Front nail

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

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

covers fitted

Pass 7 May 2014 58,633 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

front tyres wearing inside edges

Pass 22 May 2013 54,544 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 20 Dec 2010 54,270 miles

Engine mangament light on.

Pass 16 Nov 2009 49,838 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 459,192 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2008 45,192 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2007 39,767 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 35,488 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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E2 CPA is a 2002 Lexus SC430 in Silver with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 E2 CPA, 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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E2 CPA is a 2002 Lexus SC430, first registered on 16 January 2002.

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