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R2 FPC

2002 Lexus SC430

Bronze Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2025
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

37,112 mi
Last recorded37,112 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2024
Typical for 2002 Lexus SC43071,598 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR2 FPC
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2002
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2024 37,112 miles

Front tyres worn inner edges

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

TPMS Light on

Fail 14 Jun 2024 37,112 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 245/40/18 93Y RSC (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front tyres worn inner edges

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

TPMS Light on

Pass 21 Jun 2023 36,296 miles

Exhaust Corroded

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Jun 2023 36,296 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective Cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Exhaust Corroded

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2022 35,573 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Jun 2021 34,103 miles

Exhaust system heavily corroded

Nearside Front Tyre starting to wear on the inside edge

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

Rear suspension corroded

Pass 25 Jun 2020 32,550 miles

exhaust system corroded

Fail 24 Jun 2020 32,550 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

exhaust system corroded

tpms light on

Pass 17 Jun 2019 31,513 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 29,417 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Jun 2017 27,797 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 26,158 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 24,540 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2015 24,528 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 18 Jun 2014 22,704 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 21,644 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2013 21,644 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2012 19,614 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2011 17,942 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 22 Jun 2010 16,930 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 15,072 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 13,317 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 25 Jun 2007 10,817 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 9,238 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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R2 FPC is a 2002 Lexus SC430 in Bronze with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 R2 FPC, 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 R2 FPC registered?

R2 FPC is a 2002 Lexus SC430, first registered on 18 July 2002.

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