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WA02 OVW

2002 Lexus SC430

Blue Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

55,454 mi
Last recorded55,454 miles
Recorded on30 May 2025
Typical for 2002 Lexus SC43071,598 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA02 OVW
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 May 2025 55,454 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both hose ferrules corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened subframe and suspension heavily corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both hose ferrules corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened subframe and suspension heavily corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

brake discs corroded, effecting brake performance

engine management light lit

tyre pressure warning light on

Fail 21 May 2025 55,429 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to exhaust condition (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both hose ferrules corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened subframe and suspension heavily corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both hose ferrules corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened subframe and suspension heavily corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

brake discs corroded, effecting brake performance

engine management light lit

tyre pressure warning light on

Pass 3 Jul 2020 55,119 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 54,971 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

run flat light on

Fail 5 Jul 2019 54,971 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

run flat light on

Pass 26 Jun 2018 54,935 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

tyre pressure warning light on

Fail 25 Jun 2018 54,935 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

tyre pressure warning light on

Pass 7 Jul 2017 53,730 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge worn (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)

front brake pads worn

tyre pressure warning light on

Fail 6 Jul 2017 53,730 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge worn (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)

front brake pads worn

tyre pressure warning light on

Pass 24 Jun 2016 52,002 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 47,417 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2014 47,417 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2013 45,524 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2013 45,524 miles

Electronic stability system switch faulty (3.4.5)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2012 43,648 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 43,086 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2011 43,086 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2010 39,478 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 37,779 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 32,790 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 30,544 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 27,502 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 27,501 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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WA02 OVW is a 2002 Lexus SC430 in Blue with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 WA02 OVW, 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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WA02 OVW is a 2002 Lexus SC430, first registered on 30 March 2002.

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