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OW51 YLF

2002 Lexus SC430

Green Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2025
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

58,517 mi
Last recorded58,517 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2024
Typical for 2002 Lexus SC43071,598 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW51 YLF
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2024 58,517 miles

Multiple Suspension components slightly corroded

Pass 4 Mar 2021 56,895 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2017 56,487 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2015 54,237 miles
Fail 11 May 2015 52,047 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2015 52,047 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2014 49,899 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 48,451 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 46,374 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Jun 2012 41,930 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Jun 2012 41,927 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2011 37,822 miles

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

front number plate slightly damaged

Fail 24 Jun 2011 37,822 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

front number plate slightly damaged

Pass 21 Jun 2010 33,046 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 31,727 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2008 26,826 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 22,153 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2005 14,480 miles

offside n nearside front and rear tyres wearing on inner edges.

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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OW51 YLF is a 2002 Lexus SC430 in Green with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 OW51 YLF, 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 OW51 YLF registered?

OW51 YLF is a 2002 Lexus SC430, first registered on 31 December 2002.

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