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PE51 LAW

2002 Lexus SC430

Grey Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2021
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

54,814 mi
Last recorded54,814 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2019
Typical for 2002 Lexus SC43071,598 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE51 LAW
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc
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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2019 54,814 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

exhaust rusty

small stone chips in windscreen

Pass 15 Dec 2018 52,724 miles

Both the rear tyres are perrishing

Small chips in the windscreen

Pass 10 Jan 2018 49,800 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2017 47,106 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 44,432 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 6 Jan 2016 44,432 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Dec 2014 41,489 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 38,130 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

all tyre treads cracking

n/s/f tyre side wall cut

o/s/f tyre side wall cut

Pass 19 Dec 2012 34,986 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2011 34,781 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 34,295 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 33,653 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 33,120 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2007 32,392 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 31,562 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2006 29,442 miles

near side front /near side rear tyres slight damage to outer sidewalls

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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PE51 LAW is a 2002 Lexus SC430 in Grey with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 PE51 LAW, 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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PE51 LAW is a 2002 Lexus SC430, first registered on 2 January 2002.

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