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OE02 YBJ

2002 Lexus SC430

Blue Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2024
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

152,525 mi
Last recorded152,525 miles
Recorded on26 May 2023
Typical for 2002 Lexus SC43071,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE02 YBJ
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 May 2023 152,525 miles

Engine management warning light illuminated

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 May 2023 152,430 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength Mounting bracket (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Engine management warning light illuminated

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 May 2022 146,517 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both front inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play track rod end or rack end cant tell (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge badly worn and outer sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear chassis both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

engine malfunction warning lamp illuminated

rear brake pads look low but difficult to inspect

Pass 15 May 2021 140,812 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both front inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) inner rack end ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer sidewall has minor damage (5.2.3 (e))

engine malfunction indicator lamp illuminated

Fail 15 May 2021 140,812 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both front inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) inner rack end ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer sidewall has minor damage (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

engine malfunction indicator lamp illuminated

Pass 22 May 2020 129,271 miles

Engine MIL warning lamp illuminated, indicating a fault - pre 1st July 2003

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 May 2019 117,981 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 106,576 miles

Body has slight corrosion under carriage slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 24 May 2017 101,131 miles
Fail 15 May 2017 100,907 miles

Front Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Front Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

brake fluid on minimum

mil light on

Pass 26 May 2016 86,227 miles

engine management light on

Pass 1 May 2015 69,232 miles

Front tyres worn on inner edges

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside rear exhaust tail pipe has the tip missing and rest of exhaust system corroded but not blowing at present

Fail 30 Apr 2015 69,232 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Front tyres worn on inner edges

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside rear exhaust tail pipe has the tip missing and rest of exhaust system corroded but not blowing at present

Fail 29 Apr 2015 69,222 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2014 66,584 miles

Offside front tyre worn inner edge

Fail 3 Sep 2014 66,583 miles

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

Offside front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 21 Jun 2013 58,890 miles

brake fluid is getting low

eml light on

rear exhaust heatshield loose

unable to see rear brake pads clearly

Pass 2 Mar 2012 51,969 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

both fronttyres worn on inner edge

both rear brakes juddering

offside front brake juddering

tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp lit

Pass 19 Jan 2011 50,348 miles

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

front brake discs slightly worn

nearside rear brake juddering

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 3 Feb 2010 48,705 miles

boot spoiler insecure offside

both rear brakes juddering

cut in nearside rear tyre reaching cords

rear exhaust poor

windscreen washers need adjusting

Pass 20 Dec 2008 46,092 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2008 46,092 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 21 Dec 2007 42,933 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 38,860 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 36,234 miles
Fail 16 May 2006 36,234 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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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OE02 YBJ is a 2002 Lexus SC430 in Blue with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 OE02 YBJ, 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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OE02 YBJ is a 2002 Lexus SC430, first registered on 31 December 2002.

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