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MH02 CWC

2002 Lexus SC430

Blue Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

60,240 mi
Last recorded60,240 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2025
Typical for 2002 Lexus SC43071,598 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMH02 CWC
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2025 60,240 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2024 59,929 miles
Fail 22 May 2024 59,921 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2023 59,275 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2022 58,413 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 56,661 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 54,938 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2020 54,928 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Nearside Steering locking device missing Track rod end. (2.1.3 (d))

Little reserve travel at park brake.

TPMS warning is on.

Pass 22 Apr 2019 40,435 miles

Offside Front Upper Brake fluid close to minimum mark nearside front caliper damp (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 34,621 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 34,260 miles

Front both tyres perished/cracked

Pass 13 Jul 2016 33,286 miles

both front tyres have cracks/perishing

Pass 22 Jul 2015 32,035 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2015 32,035 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 2 Jul 2014 31,568 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 30,163 miles

Both front tyres perished

Fail 13 Jun 2013 30,160 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Both front tyres perished

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

Pass 10 Apr 2012 29,786 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2011 28,530 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2008 23,994 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2007 19,340 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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MH02 CWC is a 2002 Lexus SC430 in Blue with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 MH02 CWC, 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 MH02 CWC registered?

MH02 CWC is a 2002 Lexus SC430, first registered on 29 July 2002.

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The MOT history for MH02 CWC shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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