MOT Status
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113,495 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases frontal exhaust leak (6.1.2 (a))
Front Wheel bearing has slight play both fronts (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened subframe and subframe attachment mountings (5.3.3 (b) (i))
rear exhaust joints badly corroded
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front exhaust flanges (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear both subframe attachment brackets corroded
rear exhaust flanges seriously corroded
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flanges (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
engine warning lamp on
rear exhaust silencer flanges seriously corroded
rear subframe attachment brackets corroded
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres cracking on side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle part (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Large amount of general corrosion on under body and suspension
VSC turned off at time of test
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH SIDES (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Large amount of general corrosion on under body and suspension
VSC turned off at time of test
Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Oil leak
minor rust to exhaust
slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing
wipers slightly smeering sreen
Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Nearside Front Front suspension locking device ineffective (2.5.A.4)
Nearside Rear 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)
Nearside Inner Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
offside and nearside front tyres worn on inner edges
How Reliable is the Lexus SC430?
Based on 47,597 MOT tests across 2,431 vehicles.
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W25 SHY is a 2002 Lexus SC430 in Black with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 W25 SHY, 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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W25 SHY is a 2002 Lexus SC430, first registered on 17 January 2002.
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