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LX02 KAY

2002 Lexus SC430

Red Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2023
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

123,587 mi
Last recorded123,587 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2022
Typical for 2002 Lexus SC43071,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX02 KAY
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2022 123,587 miles

Cuts on all outer tyre walls

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted on outer rim (some damage) (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources Lamp assembly also insecure (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Mar 2022 123,587 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both lamps inop, and nearside lamp assy insecure (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Cuts on all outer tyre walls

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted on outer rim (some damage) (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2021 118,122 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2020 111,061 miles

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides of this vehicle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge with damage to outer sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Lower fog light loose

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 27 Jan 2020 111,061 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides of this vehicle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge with damage to outer sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Lower fog light loose

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2019 103,142 miles

Nearside Front Damage to road wheel

Fail 14 Feb 2019 103,093 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Damage to road wheel

Tyre pressure monitoring system light on dash

Pass 12 Jun 2018 99,801 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 98,547 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 96,397 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2016 96,397 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Jan 2016 96,199 miles

Corrosion to exhaust

Engine covers fitted obscuring some engine bay components

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-panels fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Jan 2015 94,695 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Jan 2015 94,695 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Jan 2014 93,280 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine mill light on

Pass 7 Feb 2013 91,506 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Engine management light indicates a fault

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Feb 2012 85,322 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Engine management warning light indicates a fault

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Feb 2011 76,052 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2010 67,642 miles

offside front tyre worn heavily on inside edge

Pass 5 Mar 2009 59,940 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

O/S Front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 4 Mar 2009 59,912 miles

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

O/S Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 15 Feb 2008 50,513 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 40,990 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 33,521 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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LX02 KAY is a 2002 Lexus SC430 in Red with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KAY, 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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LX02 KAY is a 2002 Lexus SC430, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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