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SH02 UWU

2002 Lexus SC430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2025
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

190,004 mi
Last recorded190,004 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2024
Typical for 2002 Lexus SC43071,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH02 UWU
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2024 190,004 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2023 181,365 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2022 172,358 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2022 172,270 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Jul 2021 169,791 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2020 167,633 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 160,138 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 150,991 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2017 150,463 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2017 150,463 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Jul 2016 149,048 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 145,958 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 143,373 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 133,667 miles

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

exhaust system very rusty

Pass 26 Sep 2012 119,049 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 106,318 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 93,024 miles

Both front tyres bald on inner edges.

Pass 26 Oct 2009 78,996 miles

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

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

n/s rear tyre close to wear bars

Pass 16 Oct 2008 62,774 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 48,390 miles

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

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

o/s front tyre worn badly on inner edge

o/s rear tyre close to limit

slighty long travel on hand brake

Pass 27 Oct 2006 34,770 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2006 26,151 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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SH02 UWU 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 90.9%.

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 SH02 UWU, 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 SH02 UWU registered?

SH02 UWU is a 2002 Lexus SC430, first registered on 31 May 2002.

Is SH02 UWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SH02 UWU shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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