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MF51 YUG

2002 Lexus SC430

Blue Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

75,467 mi
Last recorded75,467 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2021
Typical for 2002 Lexus SC43071,598 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF51 YUG
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2021 75,467 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

covers fitted to engine bay and underside of vehicle

offside front tyre worn on inner edge and with surface cracks in treaded area

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 24 May 2021 75,467 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

covers fitted to engine bay and underside of vehicle

offside front tyre worn on inner edge and with surface cracks in treaded area

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 3 May 2019 75,255 miles
Pass 6 May 2017 72,619 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 72,372 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 72,298 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 72,099 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2013 71,576 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2012 71,333 miles

n/s wiper torn but still clearing screen

Pass 18 Nov 2010 70,942 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 70,159 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 65,141 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2009 65,090 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2008 58,686 miles

drivers side wiper split

off side front brake disc slighty misshape on brake balance

Fail 14 Feb 2008 58,638 miles

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

drivers side wiper split

off side front brake disc slighty misshape on brake balance

Pass 2 Nov 2006 51,481 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2006 51,481 miles

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

Offside Front 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.

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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MF51 YUG is a 2002 Lexus SC430 in Blue with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 MF51 YUG, 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 MF51 YUG registered?

MF51 YUG is a 2002 Lexus SC430, first registered on 15 January 2002.

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