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L13 CWG

2002 Lexus SC430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

83,076 mi
Last recorded83,076 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Lexus SC43071,598 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL13 CWG
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 83,076 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2024 82,481 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2023 81,785 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 15 Nov 2023 81,785 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 Nov 2022 80,541 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2022 80,541 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2021 79,022 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and rear all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 23 Nov 2021 79,022 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and rear all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2020 77,982 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Nov 2020 77,982 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Nov 2019 75,744 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Nov 2019 75,739 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

brake pad warning light on

Pass 30 Nov 2018 73,939 miles
Pass 26 May 2018 73,244 miles

all 4 tyres cracking

exhaust system corroded

general corrosion underneath of vehicle

Pass 19 Apr 2017 72,540 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 71,657 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 14 Mar 2015 70,388 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2014 68,566 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Jan 2014 68,463 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front wiper split at edge still clears windscreen

Pass 28 Jan 2013 65,241 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 28 Jan 2012 55,366 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Dec 2010 42,293 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 38,690 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2009 32,394 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2009 32,394 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2007 24,317 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2006 18,673 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2005 13,477 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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L13 CWG is a 2002 Lexus SC430 in Silver with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 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 L13 CWG, 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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L13 CWG is a 2002 Lexus SC430, first registered on 10 December 2002.

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