MOT Status
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125,437 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Oil leak
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
both front suspension lower ball joints cover boots and nearside front suspension top ball joint cover boot starting to crack/ perish
both rear tyre treads worn to 2mm
check front and rear inner brake pads
front/ centre exhaust slight leak and rear exhaust joins starting to rust
nearside rear shock absorber slightly damp
offside front tyre tread inner edge starting to wear
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
both front suspension lower ball joints cover boots and nearside front suspension top ball joint cover boot starting to crack/ perish
both rear tyre treads worn to 2mm
check front and rear inner brake pads
front/ centre exhaust slight leak and rear exhaust joins starting to rust
nearside rear shock absorber slightly damp
offside front tyre tread inner edge starting to wear
both front suspension lower ball joint cover boots starting to crack/ perish
both front tyre treads inner edges starting to wear
nearside front suspension top ball joint slight movement
offside front steering track rod end slight play and cover boot starting to crack/ perish
offside rear tyre tread worn to 2.5mm/ nearside rear tyre tread worn to 3mm
parking brake performance slightly low
nearside front suspension top ball joint slight movement
exhaust starting to rust
offside rear tyre tread worn to 2mm and inner edge worn low
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
exhaust starting to rust
offside rear tyre tread worn to 2mm and inner edge worn low
both rear tyre treads inner edges starting to wear
exhaust starting to rust
front brake pads worn low
front brakes slight imbalance-23%
nearside front brake slight binding
parking brake travel slightly long
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
engine management light on
Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
engine management light on
Electronic stability system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
engine light on
Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
nearside rear tyre wearing low
undertrays fitted
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
engine management light is on indicating a fault
front tyres are wearing on the inner and outer edges
rear tyres tread is wearing out of shape
engine management light is on indicating a fault
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
engine management light is on indicating a fault
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Lexus SC430?
Based on 47,597 MOT tests across 2,431 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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LX02 FGZ is a 2002 Lexus SC430 in Silver with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.
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 LX02 FGZ, 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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What year was LX02 FGZ registered?
LX02 FGZ is a 2002 Lexus SC430, first registered on 30 April 2002.
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