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LY02 XWC

2002 Lexus SC430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

47,130 mi
Last recorded47,130 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2025
Typical for 2002 Lexus SC43071,598 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY02 XWC
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2025 47,130 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2024 44,521 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2023 42,157 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 Mar 2022 40,272 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2021 39,317 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 38,608 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 37,034 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 35,868 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 35,321 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 34,135 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 32,835 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 32,191 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2013 31,838 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 31,660 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 29,081 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2009 26,305 miles

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

nearside front offside front and offside rear tyre worn on inner edges

Pass 20 Jan 2009 24,605 miles

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

Nearside Front 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)

Pass 24 Dec 2007 22,187 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2007 22,187 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Feb 2007 19,171 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2006 15,765 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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LY02 XWC is a 2002 Lexus SC430 in Silver with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LY02 XWC, 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 LY02 XWC registered?

LY02 XWC is a 2002 Lexus SC430, first registered on 9 March 2002.

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The MOT history for LY02 XWC shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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