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R17 RHA

2002 Lexus SC430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2025
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

170,306 mi
Last recorded170,306 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2024
Typical for 2002 Lexus SC43071,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR17 RHA
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2024 170,306 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2023 168,028 miles

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

underbody covered in thick black substance

Pass 12 May 2022 167,244 miles

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

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

Offside Front window glass not opening

Pass 28 May 2020 166,731 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Feb 2019 151,245 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2018 136,533 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s front tyre inner edge worn (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s front tyre inner edge worn (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Feb 2018 136,533 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s front tyre inner edge worn (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s front tyre inner edge worn (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Feb 2017 118,940 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2015 108,256 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2014 98,231 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

both front tyres low on outer edge.

Pass 24 Jul 2014 98,231 miles

both front tyres low on outer edge.

Pass 17 Jul 2013 86,052 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 70,155 miles

tyre pressure monitor light on

unable to see front and rear pads

Pass 25 Jul 2011 57,614 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

front wipers smearing windscreen

Pass 28 Jun 2010 44,474 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2009 29,015 miles

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 19 Jun 2009 29,013 miles

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 28 Nov 2008 28,020 miles

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 1 Nov 2007 25,267 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2007 25,267 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate not displaying the postcode of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate not displaying the postcode of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

Pass 12 Oct 2006 22,544 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2005 20,455 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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R17 RHA is a 2002 Lexus SC430 in Silver with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 R17 RHA, 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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R17 RHA is a 2002 Lexus SC430, first registered on 9 February 2002.

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