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MH02 OLM

2002 Lexus SC430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

49,918 mi
Last recorded49,918 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2014
Typical for 2002 Lexus SC43071,598 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMH02 OLM
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Fail 20 Jan 2014 49,918 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside front tyre has small cuts in tread, no cords/ply visible at time of test.

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside front tyre has small cuts in tread, no cords/ply visible at time of test.

Pass 20 Jan 2014 49,918 miles

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

Nearside front tyre has small cuts in tread, no cords/ply visible at time of test.

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside front tyre has small cuts in tread, no cords/ply visible at time of test.

Pass 31 Jan 2013 48,370 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

inflation kit out of date

nearside front wiper split (still clears screen)

offside front washer jet only using 1 of 3 jet holes

Pass 7 Feb 2012 46,395 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 44,570 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2011 44,570 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Jan 2010 41,568 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2010 41,568 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Apr 2009 37,640 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 37,529 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)

Pass 23 Mar 2007 36,029 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 33,038 miles

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

front wipers smearing slight

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 OLM is a 2002 Lexus SC430 in Silver with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OLM, 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 OLM registered?

MH02 OLM is a 2002 Lexus SC430, first registered on 5 April 2002.

Is MH02 OLM safe to buy?

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