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WA02 ZND

2002 Lexus SC430

Red Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

103,399 mi
Last recorded103,399 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2025
Typical for 2002 Lexus SC43071,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2025 103,399 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front lower ball joint dust covers slightly perished.

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged side wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension components corroded

Pass 23 Feb 2024 100,711 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension components corroded

Wet when tested

Fail 23 Feb 2024 100,711 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Suspension components corroded

Wet when tested

Pass 11 Jan 2023 97,210 miles

Exhaust mounting defective o/s centre exhaust mount bracket detached (6.1.2 (a))

spare wheel well corroded

Pass 11 Jan 2022 94,072 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

spare wheel well corroded

Pass 6 Jan 2021 91,015 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

rear under body has slight corrosion

Pass 28 Jan 2020 88,876 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2019 83,443 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2018 78,503 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 72,065 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 68,945 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 63,149 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 57,659 miles

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

rear brake pads not visable

Pass 15 Feb 2013 53,055 miles

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

Pass 29 Feb 2012 47,097 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2011 37,886 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 34,181 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 29,591 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 25,821 miles

both rear tyres worn to 2mm on inside edges

Pass 1 May 2007 20,921 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 13,575 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 ZND is a 2002 Lexus SC430 in Red with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 ZND, 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 ZND is a 2002 Lexus SC430, first registered on 11 April 2002.

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