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NT02 CUU

2002 Lexus SC430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2023
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

112,730 mi
Last recorded112,730 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2022
Typical for 2002 Lexus SC43071,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNT02 CUU
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2022 112,730 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive All under has corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2021 112,062 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2019 109,491 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/40/18 unevenly worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Dec 2019 109,491 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/40/18 unevenly worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate incorrect nto2 duu fitted front and rear correct number is nt02 cuu now fitted (0.1 (c))

Pass 12 Jul 2018 105,296 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 100,526 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 95,698 miles

engine warning light on

Pass 3 Jul 2015 89,398 miles

engine light on

Pass 15 Jul 2014 84,810 miles

EML on

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 2 Jul 2013 79,974 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine light on

Pass 9 Jul 2012 75,630 miles

engine light on

Pass 28 Jun 2011 69,124 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 63,139 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 55,208 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 46,892 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 36,795 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2006 27,891 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2005 17,521 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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NT02 CUU is a 2002 Lexus SC430 in Silver with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 NT02 CUU, 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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NT02 CUU is a 2002 Lexus SC430, first registered on 18 April 2002.

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