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WA02 TAZ

2002 Lexus SC430

Red Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

74,644 mi
Last recorded74,644 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Lexus SC43071,598 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA02 TAZ
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 74,644 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Apr 2025 72,437 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Feb 2024 70,621 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2023 67,632 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2022 64,532 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2020 64,350 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2018 64,127 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 63,292 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 62,134 miles

EML ON

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

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 19 May 2015 60,751 miles

EML ON

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 May 2015 60,751 miles

EML ON

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 May 2014 58,612 miles

EML ON

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 May 2013 55,384 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust system is corroded

Pass 28 May 2012 50,851 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management light is on

exhaust system is corroded

tyre pressure warning light is on

Fail 28 May 2012 50,851 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management light is on

exhaust system is corroded

tyre pressure warning light is on

Pass 23 May 2011 40,392 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 35,959 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front brake pads are worn

vehicle has covers fitted unable to see certain testable items

Pass 26 May 2009 29,802 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 23,329 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 21,406 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2007 21,406 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Aug 2006 14,901 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 TAZ is a 2002 Lexus SC430 in Red with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 WA02 TAZ, 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 TAZ is a 2002 Lexus SC430, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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