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MF02 XRZ

2002 Lexus SC430

Blue Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2024
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

144,153 mi
Last recorded144,153 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2023
Typical for 2002 Lexus SC43071,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF02 XRZ
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2023 144,153 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Apr 2022 165,032 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2020 141,366 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2019 138,568 miles

EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODED BADLY

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel slight play in ns track rod (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Oct 2019 138,565 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative sensor broken off suspension (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODED BADLY

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel slight play in ns track rod (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2018 130,604 miles

muddy underneath

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Oct 2018 130,601 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

muddy underneath

Pass 26 Sep 2017 124,236 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 22 Sep 2016 118,679 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 112,559 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2014 106,134 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 May 2013 92,982 miles

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

Fail 24 Apr 2013 92,974 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2012 82,953 miles

both front lower suspension ball joints split

nearside front upper suspension ball joint slight play

offside front wiper blade split

offside rear tyre cut in sidewall

rear exhaust heat sheild insecure

Fail 15 Mar 2012 82,953 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

both front lower suspension ball joints split

front number plate cracked

nearside front upper suspension ball joint slight play

offside front wiper blade split

offside rear tyre cut in sidewall

rear exhaust heat sheild insecure

Pass 14 Jan 2011 78,576 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2011 78,556 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Fail 6 Jul 2009 61,090 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

engine management light stay on

tyre pressure warning light stay on

Pass 6 Jul 2009 61,090 miles

engine management light stay on

tyre pressure warning light stay on

Pass 5 Sep 2008 50,714 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2008 50,710 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)

near side front tyre worn on inner edge

off side front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 15 Jul 2008 49,887 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 33,717 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 26,657 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2005 22,086 miles

N/S/F top wishbone,ball joint gaiter split

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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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MF02 XRZ is a 2002 Lexus SC430 in Blue with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 MF02 XRZ, 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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MF02 XRZ is a 2002 Lexus SC430, first registered on 23 April 2002.

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