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RX02 FFH

2002 Lexus SC430

White Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2024
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

96,523 mi
Last recorded96,523 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2023
Typical for 2002 Lexus SC43071,598 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX02 FFH
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2023 96,523 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2023 96,515 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 245/40-18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Mar 2022 96,279 miles

Nearside Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear brake discs corroded

all suspension components corroded

both headlamp lenses faded

exhaust system corroded

Fail 2 Mar 2022 96,279 miles

Nearside Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear brake discs corroded

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

all suspension components corroded

both headlamp lenses faded

exhaust system corroded

Pass 1 Sep 2020 96,189 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear and nearside front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust system corroding

general surface corrosion through out lower parts of vehicle and suspension components

under trays fitted

Pass 31 Aug 2019 95,697 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both deteriorating (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside both perishing

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

covers fitted obscuring some components

exhaust system corroding

underside of vehicle corroding

Pass 5 Sep 2018 94,775 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both deteriorating (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front and n/s/r tyres perishing

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

corrosion throughout underside of vehicle

covers fitted obscuring some components

exhaust system corroding

Fail 5 Sep 2018 94,775 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both deteriorating (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front and n/s/r tyres perishing

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

corrosion throughout underside of vehicle

covers fitted obscuring some components

exhaust system corroding

Pass 8 Sep 2017 94,669 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

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

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

exhaust system corroding

underside of vehicle corroding

undertray and engine cover fitted obscuring some components

Fail 5 Sep 2017 94,662 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault both sensors missing (4.1.D.4)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

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

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

exhaust system corroding

underside of vehicle corroding

undertray and engine cover fitted obscuring some components

Pass 1 Sep 2016 93,632 miles

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

both front tyres near limit on inner edges

both head light lens slightly misted

engine covers fitted

exhaust system corroded

general surface corrosion through-out lower parts of vehicle

rear brake discs slightly worn

tyre warning light on

under trays fitted

windscreen chipped both zones

Fail 2 Sep 2015 92,065 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both headlamps deterioated

front discs worn on inner faces

Pass 2 Sep 2015 92,065 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both headlamps deterioated

front discs worn on inner faces

Pass 29 Aug 2014 91,178 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust system corroded

windscreen chipped both zones

Pass 30 Aug 2013 88,985 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Fail 29 Aug 2013 88,985 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 22 Aug 2012 85,970 miles

offside front brake binding

Pass 25 Aug 2011 83,704 miles

nearside front tyre on inside edge worn

Pass 2 Sep 2010 79,357 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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)

Pass 7 Sep 2009 76,268 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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RX02 FFH is a 2002 Lexus SC430 in White with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 RX02 FFH, 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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RX02 FFH is a 2002 Lexus SC430, first registered on 9 August 2002.

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