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LC02 ESN

2002 Lexus SC430

Black Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2025
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

130,435 mi
Last recorded130,435 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2024
Typical for 2002 Lexus SC43071,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC02 ESN
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2024 130,435 miles

under body , subframes , all suspension components heavily corroded

Pass 1 Mar 2023 130,431 miles

tpms light on

Fail 1 Mar 2023 130,431 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

tpms light on

Pass 19 Jan 2022 130,022 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 129,362 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 Oct 2020 129,362 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Oct 2019 128,140 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases 'y' piece (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 11 Oct 2019 128,140 miles

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 245-40x18,cut to sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases 'y' piece (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Oct 2018 126,468 miles

Rear exhaust mount broken

eml illuminated

tpm light illuminated

Pass 18 Oct 2017 124,912 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases ' y ' section (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2016 121,869 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2015 112,572 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 31 Mar 2014 106,356 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 104,793 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 102,238 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 91,284 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 64,496 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 41,074 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2008 13,095 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 12,755 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 10,183 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2005 9,144 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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LC02 ESN is a 2002 Lexus SC430 in Black with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 LC02 ESN, 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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LC02 ESN is a 2002 Lexus SC430, first registered on 28 June 2002.

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