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SC02 MCP

2002 Lexus SC430

Bronze Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2019
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

105,825 mi
Last recorded105,825 miles
Recorded on10 May 2018
Typical for 2002 Lexus SC43071,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC02 MCP
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2002
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 May 2018 105,825 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 101,951 miles

Front Coolant leak ()

Fail 9 May 2017 101,791 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working ns and os not working (1.1.A.3b)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Front Coolant leak ()

engine management light

Pass 27 May 2016 96,915 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn smooth on inner treads

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front & rear mounting points (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front & rear mounting points (2.4.A.3)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.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)

Fail 20 May 2016 96,803 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Front tyre worn smooth on inner treads

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front & rear mounting points (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front & rear mounting points (2.4.A.3)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.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 21 May 2015 95,064 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front cross member corrosion evident

nearside engine mounting wear evident

offside front tyre cut on outer wall

rear suspension and exhaust corrosion evident

vsc light on dash on at start of test / advise

Pass 27 May 2014 92,941 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

covers fitted to both outer sills

rear exhaust heat shield is insecure

Pass 15 May 2013 90,870 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Pass 11 May 2012 87,666 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 May 2011 84,493 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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 Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 13 May 2010 74,506 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 67,393 miles

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

front lower suspension arm bushes surface cracking

Pass 16 May 2008 59,261 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 51,558 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 48,485 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2005 47,957 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2005 47,957 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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SC02 MCP is a 2002 Lexus SC430 in Bronze with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 SC02 MCP, 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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SC02 MCP is a 2002 Lexus SC430, first registered on 6 August 2002.

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