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J15 MRV

2002 Lexus SC430

Black Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2025
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

59,475 mi
Last recorded59,475 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2024
Typical for 2002 Lexus SC43071,598 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ15 MRV
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2024 59,475 miles

Both front lower suspension arm bushes deteriorating

Offside rear tyre outer wall damage

Pass 3 Aug 2023 58,436 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre 245/35/19 ()

Offside Rear support bar damage + bent **strong advice **

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2022 56,960 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2022 56,954 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Jul 2021 55,867 miles

both front tyres worn low inner edge

Pass 27 Jul 2020 54,366 miles

both front bottom ball joint gaiters wearing

both front lower trailing arm rear bushes worn

both front tyres wearing inner edges and all tyres have outer wall damage

Pass 31 Jul 2019 50,959 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 47,512 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 43,215 miles

Front both sides front ball joints have slight loss of grease

Offside Front tyre has bald inner edge

Pass 13 Jun 2016 42,112 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 40,765 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 38,350 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 33,538 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 30,737 miles

Both front lower ball joints slight loss of grease. Both front tyres getting low on edges. N/S/F Wheel buckled. N/S/R Wheel slight buckled.

Pass 1 Jul 2011 26,432 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 20,765 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2009 18,242 miles

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

offside front tyre cracking

Fail 26 Aug 2009 18,209 miles

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

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

offside front tyre cracking

Pass 4 Sep 2008 15,358 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2007 13,787 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2006 9,943 miles

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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J15 MRV is a 2002 Lexus SC430 in Black with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 J15 MRV, 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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J15 MRV is a 2002 Lexus SC430, first registered on 31 October 2002.

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