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LC02 ESV

2002 Lexus SC430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

44,801 mi
Last recorded44,801 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2024
Typical for 2002 Lexus SC43071,598 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC02 ESV
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2024 44,801 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front & rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side front & both side rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both side inner sills, brake pipe both side, front to rear suspension components corroded

Pass 30 Jul 2021 44,075 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2019 43,260 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 40,364 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 178,130 miles

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 6 Apr 2017 178,127 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 21 Mar 2016 160,796 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2016 160,796 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

both rear tyres getting low

front brake discs slightly worn

tail box heat shield loose

Pass 3 Mar 2015 147,333 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2015 147,333 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Pass 13 May 2014 135,063 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

tail box heat shield loose

Pass 2 May 2013 119,573 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)

exhaust tail box heat shield loose

n/s/r tyre bald on edges

Pass 8 May 2012 99,789 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)

o/s exhaust trim loose

Pass 9 May 2011 90,605 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 74,992 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2010 74,992 miles

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

Auxilary belt persihed.

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2009 60,369 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2009 60,361 miles

Nearside Front 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)

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2008 47,230 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 40,194 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2006 31,504 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2005 24,585 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 ESV is a 2002 Lexus SC430 in Silver with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 LC02 ESV, 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 ESV is a 2002 Lexus SC430, first registered on 18 June 2002.

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