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LF51 UUE

2002 Lexus SC430

Blue Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

127,282 mi
Last recorded127,282 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2017
Typical for 2002 Lexus SC43071,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF51 UUE
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2017 127,282 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2017 127,282 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2016 119,829 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2016 119,523 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play rack end (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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 15 Apr 2015 111,404 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear corner of bumper loose but not insecure

tyre pressure monitoring system indicates a fault

nearside front tyre worn heavily on inner edge

Pass 8 Apr 2014 103,199 miles

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

nearside front tyre showing signs of wear on inside edge

Pass 27 Mar 2013 95,403 miles

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

joint bolts for rear to centre sections corroded

offside front tyre worn on inside edge

Fail 26 Mar 2013 95,403 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

joint bolts for rear to centre sections corroded

offside front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 16 Apr 2012 88,742 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)

nearside front tyre damaged in the outter side wall

nearside rear and offside rear tyres slightly cut in the tread

nearside rear tyre damaged in the outter side wall

tyre pressure monitering light on

Pass 20 Apr 2011 83,939 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2011 83,919 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2010 78,961 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2009 74,747 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 71,939 miles

Unable to open boot lid

Unable to see rear brake pads

Pass 14 Jan 2008 62,523 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 51,354 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 415,954 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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LF51 UUE is a 2002 Lexus SC430 in Blue with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 LF51 UUE, 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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LF51 UUE is a 2002 Lexus SC430, first registered on 13 February 2002.

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