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LJ02 NXG

2002 Lexus SC430

Beige Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

57,480 mi
Last recorded57,480 miles
Recorded on30 May 2022
Typical for 2002 Lexus SC43071,598 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ02 NXG
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2002
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 May 2022 57,480 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Inner wing liner loose

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective all (3.4 (b) (i))

vsc light was on ok know?

Pass 23 Jun 2021 56,422 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2020 55,185 miles

Nearside Front Alloy wheel Centre cap loose

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jun 2020 55,185 miles

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick metal to metal (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Alloy wheel Centre cap loose

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 17 May 2019 53,716 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 1 May 2018 52,514 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 17 May 2017 51,110 miles

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

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

Offside rear tyre perishing

Pass 15 Apr 2016 49,379 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front fog lamp inop

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

Fail 15 Apr 2016 49,379 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front fog lamp inop

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 47,037 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2015 47,037 miles

Brake warning device not working correctly (3.3.D.3a)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 45,062 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 43,425 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

timing belt due

Pass 8 May 2012 40,300 miles

EML on at time of test

Pass 5 May 2011 37,213 miles
Fail 10 May 2010 35,531 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 May 2010 35,531 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 32,951 miles
Fail 14 May 2009 32,950 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2008 30,722 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)

Fail 15 May 2008 30,722 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2007 26,788 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 23,682 miles

Nearside front tyre tread depth is worn close to legal limits.

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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LJ02 NXG is a 2002 Lexus SC430 in Beige with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 LJ02 NXG, 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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LJ02 NXG is a 2002 Lexus SC430, first registered on 16 April 2002.

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