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LS02 GDF

2002 Lexus SC430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

142,846 mi
Last recorded142,846 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2017
Typical for 2002 Lexus SC43071,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS02 GDF
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2017 142,846 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2017 142,846 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2016 141,775 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both headlamp lenses starting to fade

engine management light on

exhaust system becoming very rusty

front discs worn & lipped

general underbody surface rust

Fail 21 Jul 2016 141,764 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both headlamp lenses starting to fade

engine management light on

exhaust system becoming very rusty

front discs worn & lipped

general underbody surface rust

Pass 31 Jul 2015 140,619 miles

E.M.L light on dash

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

T.P.M.S light on dash

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust sytem corroded

front tyre inner treads balding

Pass 1 Aug 2014 137,890 miles

E.M. L light on dash

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

T.P.M.S light on dash

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust system corroded/deterioted

front tyres inner treads balding

Fail 22 Jul 2014 137,849 miles

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

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

E.M. L light on dash

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

T.P.M.S light on dash

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust system corroded/deterioted

front tyres inner treads balding

Pass 11 Jul 2013 133,924 miles

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

Nearside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine light on

tyre pressure light on

Fail 11 Jul 2013 133,924 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Nearside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

engine light on

tyre pressure light on

Pass 27 Jul 2012 124,695 miles

E.M.L light on dash

Pass 20 Jul 2011 112,333 miles

boot struts weak .

both number plates destorted .

engine light on .

exchast heat sheld removed adrift and corroded .

exchaust tail pipe corroded .

rear exchaust back box corroded .

washer bottle water low .

Pass 23 Aug 2010 99,856 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 88,762 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2009 88,594 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2008 76,913 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 64,175 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 49,190 miles
Fail 3 May 2006 49,150 miles

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)

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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LS02 GDF is a 2002 Lexus SC430 in Silver with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LS02 GDF, 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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LS02 GDF is a 2002 Lexus SC430, first registered on 2 May 2002.

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