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MAZ 2511

2002 Lexus SC430

Blue Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

130,423 mi
Last recorded130,423 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2024
Typical for 2002 Lexus SC43071,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMAZ 2511
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2024 130,423 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Chassis Rail (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive At Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2024 128,649 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 10 Jan 2024 128,649 miles

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 28 Dec 2023 128,643 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users petrol tank (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2022 127,636 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (covered with undersealent) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all (covered with undersealent) (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Dec 2021 126,533 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Under vehicle body has slight corrosion and cover with sealant

Pass 19 Nov 2020 124,999 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

UNBERDOBY SEALED

Fail 21 Oct 2020 124,970 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

UNDERBOBY UNDERSEALED

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases CENTRE (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 17 Aug 2019 124,969 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2018 121,734 miles

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

Fail 7 Jun 2018 121,591 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jun 2017 116,985 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 106,354 miles

suspension components corroding

Fail 2 Jun 2016 106,337 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

suspension components corroding

Pass 19 Jun 2015 98,469 miles

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

nearside front tyre starting to wear on inner edge

rear exhaust getting rusty

unable to see front or rear brake pads to judge wear

vehicles suspension getting rusty

vehicles underbody heavily corroded in areas

Pass 11 Jun 2014 85,613 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

rear subframe heavily corroded

various front and rear suspension parts hevily corroded

Fail 28 May 2014 85,608 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit attachment corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.F.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit attachment corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.F.1c)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

rear subframe heavily corroded

various front and rear suspension parts hevily corroded

Pass 7 Jun 2013 76,242 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

nearside rear backing plate corroded

offside rear backing plate corroded

rear exhaust section corroded

Fail 6 Jun 2013 76,242 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

nearside rear backing plate corroded

offside rear backing plate corroded

rear exhaust section corroded

Fail 14 May 2013 76,241 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

centre exhaust system corroded

rear brake backing plates deteriorated

rear exhaust system corroded

Pass 23 May 2012 66,969 miles

ALL PRESCRIBED AREAS-Well covered with under seal,

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Jul 2011 66,889 miles

brake discs showing signs of corosion

Pass 24 Jun 2010 60,969 miles

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)

both rear tyres tread depth getting down

plastic sill covers fitted

rear exhaust joints corroded

Pass 9 Jul 2009 57,248 miles

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

all exhaust joints very rusty

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 1 Jul 2008 53,291 miles

exhaust system rusty

front suspension very rusty

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

plastic sill covers fitted

rear suspension very rusty

vehicle showing signs of being parked up for long period of time

Pass 29 Jun 2007 49,055 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 45,395 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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MAZ 2511 is a 2002 Lexus SC430 in Blue with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 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 MAZ 2511, 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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MAZ 2511 is a 2002 Lexus SC430, first registered on 20 June 2002.

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