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FB02 HZX

2002 Lexus SC430

Blue Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

72,686 mi
Last recorded72,686 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2008
Typical for 2002 Lexus SC43071,598 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB02 HZX
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2008 72,686 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

tyre tread depth both front 3mm o/s/r 4mm n/s/r 3mm 245/40zr18 y fitted

Pass 28 Mar 2007 53,706 miles

advisory comments as per previous vt 32 with exception both front and n/s/r tyres replaced

Fail 28 Mar 2007 53,706 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edge.

o/s/f tyre approching wear limit.

tread depths:n/s/f on 3mm, o/s/f on 2mm, both rear on 5mm.

two nails in n/s/r tyre.

tyre size:245/40 ZR 18.

Pass 25 Apr 2006 38,340 miles

scratch to n/s/f bumper, damage to o/s/r tyre sidewall, both rear tyres approaching limit, tyre tread depths; both front 7.5mm, n/s/r 4.0mm, o/s/r 3.0mm, 245/40zr18

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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FB02 HZX is a 2002 Lexus SC430 in Blue with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 FB02 HZX, 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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FB02 HZX is a 2002 Lexus SC430, first registered on 17 April 2002.

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