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WCT 434

2002 Lexus SC430

Green Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

121,088 mi
Last recorded121,088 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2024
Typical for 2002 Lexus SC43071,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWCT 434
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2024 121,088 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

cant visually see rear pads

underseal on whole car including all parts

undertray

Pass 24 Nov 2023 121,074 miles

Offside Rear non structual support brace corroded holed

Fail 14 Nov 2023 121,070 miles

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear non structual support brace corroded holed

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin unable to see full extent of wear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2022 120,621 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2021 120,138 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 119,786 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear suspension components corroded

Pass 21 May 2019 119,051 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 117,838 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 116,697 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 115,113 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 8 Mar 2016 115,112 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 113,315 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2015 113,315 miles

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 21 Nov 2013 107,180 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2012 96,984 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 9 Nov 2012 96,984 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 87,785 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 16 Nov 2010 79,555 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 71,986 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 61,022 miles

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

all tyres worn on inner edge.

Pass 9 Oct 2007 50,716 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 43,116 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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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WCT 434 is a 2002 Lexus SC430 in Green with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2002 Lexus SC430 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.8% with a typical mileage of 71,598 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 WCT 434, 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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WCT 434 is a 2002 Lexus SC430, first registered on 12 July 2002.

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