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MM02 GYY

2002 Lexus SC430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

117,445 mi
Last recorded117,445 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2022
Typical for 2002 Lexus SC43071,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM02 GYY
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2022 117,445 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2022 117,444 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2019 101,349 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Fail 21 Dec 2018 101,348 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 22 Jun 2018 101,134 miles

Offside Front wheel stiff to rotate

Pass 29 Jun 2017 99,521 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 89,885 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 89,765 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 2 Jun 2015 89,765 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Jul 2014 89,326 miles

Both front tyres have light sidewall damage.

Fail 29 Jul 2014 89,325 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Both front tyres have light sidewall damage.

Pass 24 Jul 2013 85,994 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 82,764 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2012 82,753 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2011 78,055 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2011 78,049 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2010 73,427 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 64,610 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2009 64,609 miles

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

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

unable to see pads

Pass 21 Jan 2009 64,609 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 53,321 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 44,276 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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MM02 GYY is a 2002 Lexus SC430 in Silver with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 MM02 GYY, 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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MM02 GYY is a 2002 Lexus SC430, first registered on 2 July 2002.

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