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EU02 YGG

2002 Lexus SC430

Bronze Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

84,184 mi
Last recorded84,184 miles
Recorded on12 May 2025
Typical for 2002 Lexus SC43071,598 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU02 YGG
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2002
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 May 2025 84,184 miles

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

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

general underside getting rusty / corroded

Pass 13 Apr 2024 83,370 miles

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

Fail 13 Apr 2024 83,370 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2023 81,036 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 24 Aug 2021 79,501 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 8 Jun 2020 74,037 miles

Exhaust system corroded

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

Fail 8 Jun 2020 74,037 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Exhaust system corroded

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

Pass 17 Jul 2019 68,648 miles

Rear exhaust flanges corroded.

Pass 4 Jul 2018 59,161 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 56,193 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 51,751 miles

Front tyres are worn close to legal limit and need replacment

Pass 10 Aug 2015 46,761 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 39,978 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 39,476 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2012 38,917 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 38,837 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 38,272 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 37,254 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 36,139 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2009 36,139 miles

Nearside Front 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 13 Aug 2008 34,923 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 33,038 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 30,386 miles

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

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

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)

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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EU02 YGG is a 2002 Lexus SC430 in Bronze 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 EU02 YGG, 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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EU02 YGG is a 2002 Lexus SC430, first registered on 5 March 2002.

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