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LA51 FLF

2002 Lexus SC430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

182,843 mi
Last recorded182,843 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2019
Typical for 2002 Lexus SC43071,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA51 FLF
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2019 182,843 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 181,893 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2018 181,890 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

engine warning lamp illuinated

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 2 Feb 2017 179,140 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 176,438 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2016 176,438 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Jan 2015 173,279 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2014 172,207 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Engine management light on

Tyre pressure monitoring system indicates a fault

Pass 3 Jan 2014 151,986 miles

All exhaust joints badly corroded.

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust heatshield for back box lying on top of back box.

Fail 3 Jan 2014 151,986 miles

All exhaust joints badly corroded.

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust heatshield for back box lying on top of back box.

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 4 Jan 2013 135,254 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2012 135,254 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2011 116,001 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 115,784 miles

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

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

Fail 20 May 2010 115,782 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2009 113,080 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 108,071 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Engine management warning lamp indicates a fault.

Tyre pressure warning lamp indicates a fault.

Pass 24 May 2007 100,461 miles

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside wiper rubber torn

Pass 30 Jan 2006 86,291 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2006 86,224 miles

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

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

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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LA51 FLF is a 2002 Lexus SC430 in Silver with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 LA51 FLF, 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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LA51 FLF is a 2002 Lexus SC430, first registered on 30 January 2002.

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