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E4 TMH

2002 Lexus SC430

Blue Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

131,339 mi
Last recorded131,339 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2023
Typical for 2002 Lexus SC43071,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE4 TMH
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 5 Jun 2023 131,339 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2020 130,819 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

rear exhaust flanges rusty

Pass 9 Oct 2019 128,360 miles

underbody corrosion

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 17 Aug 2019 128,276 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides - advised further inspection (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

covers & shields fitted

front & rear steering & suspension components corroded

under vehicle + sills corroded

Pass 24 Mar 2018 127,000 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front and rear suspension corrisoin

Fail 24 Mar 2018 127,000 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front and rear suspension corrisoin

Pass 4 Oct 2016 123,412 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 122,585 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 121,390 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2015 121,390 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Jun 2014 117,070 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2014 117,070 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

eml on

o/s/r tyre presure low

Pass 5 Mar 2013 104,962 miles

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

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

corrosion to rear tailpipe ends

nearside wiper small split on end

tyre pressure sensor warning lamp on

Fail 30 Jan 2013 104,959 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

corrosion to exhaust tailpipes

nearside wiper split on ends

tyre pressure warning lamp on

Pass 21 Feb 2011 82,145 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2011 82,145 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2010 66,097 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2010 66,097 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2008 57,060 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 26,417 miles

Front brake pads approx 90% worn.

Rear brake pads approx 80% worn.

Pass 27 Mar 2006

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

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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E4 TMH is a 2002 Lexus SC430 in Blue with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 E4 TMH, 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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E4 TMH is a 2002 Lexus SC430, first registered on 20 March 2002.

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