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NT02 CWV

2002 Lexus SC430

Black Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

162,944 mi
Last recorded162,944 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Lexus SC43071,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNT02 CWV
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 162,944 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2025 160,562 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Apr 2025 160,562 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2024 158,298 miles

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inside pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Apr 2024 158,285 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inside pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Mar 2023 155,826 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2022 151,486 miles

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Underside of vehicle undersealed

Fail 14 Apr 2022 151,453 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Underside of vehicle undersealed

Pass 25 Mar 2021 149,036 miles

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Underside of vehicle under sealed

Fail 24 Mar 2021 149,036 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Underside of vehicle under sealed

Pass 24 Mar 2020 145,313 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Underside of vehicle covered in underseal

Fail 24 Mar 2020 145,313 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Underside of vehicle covered in underseal

Pass 12 Apr 2019 141,746 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2017 134,411 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

T.P.M.S warning light on

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Oct 2016 122,459 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2016 122,450 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2015 112,363 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2014 101,815 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2013 95,452 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Oct 2013 95,452 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 1 Oct 2012 85,653 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2012 85,653 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Oct 2011 74,145 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2011 74,175 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2010 58,431 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 57,814 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 55,906 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 52,697 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Apr 2007 48,387 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 44,436 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edge

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 CWV is a 2002 Lexus SC430 in Black with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 NT02 CWV, 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 CWV is a 2002 Lexus SC430, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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