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FP51 VXX

2002 Lexus SC430

Blue Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

159,226 mi
Last recorded159,226 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2023
Typical for 2002 Lexus SC43071,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP51 VXX
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2023 159,226 miles

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

Inner nearside and offside sill corroded

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective nearside and offside (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine oil leak

Pass 6 Apr 2022 157,681 miles

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

engine oil leak

Fail 28 Mar 2022 157,661 miles

Emissions not tested due to major leaks (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases from various places (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively nearside and offside (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt x2 (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

engine oil leak

Pass 17 Mar 2021 153,326 miles

ENGINE OIL LEAK

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2020 149,345 miles

ENGINE OIL LEAK

Pass 14 Mar 2019 141,348 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s and o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective n/s and o/s deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s and o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

engine management light is illuminated

Fail 14 Mar 2019 141,348 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases various leaks exhaust system deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s and o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective n/s and o/s deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s and o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

engine management light is illuminated

Pass 12 Mar 2018 135,420 miles

Coolant leak coolant around top of engine / radiator area ()

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' stone chips (8.3.1d)

middle to rear exhaust corroded at flanges

Pass 22 Mar 2017 126,558 miles

EML illuminated

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault

Pass 29 Feb 2016 120,524 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2015 115,764 miles

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

tyre pressure warning lamp indicates a fault

Pass 25 Mar 2014 107,651 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 101,910 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 95,733 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2012 95,733 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2011 86,951 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 80,108 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2009 66,632 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 67,373 miles

slight uneven wear osr tyre

Pass 14 Mar 2007 57,111 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 14 Mar 2007 57,111 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 20 Mar 2006 43,290 miles

advise n/s/r wheel rim dented

Fail 2 Feb 2006 43,147 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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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FP51 VXX is a 2002 Lexus SC430 in Blue with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 FP51 VXX, 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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FP51 VXX is a 2002 Lexus SC430, first registered on 8 January 2002.

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