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WJ52 FYF

2002 Lexus SC430

Blue Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

80,849 mi
Last recorded80,849 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2021
Typical for 2002 Lexus SC43071,598 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ52 FYF
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2021 80,849 miles

exhaust showing corrosion

under shield

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

child seat fitted

engine cover

Pass 21 Feb 2020 78,795 miles

Both rear back box flanges corroded

Both rear exhaust tips corroded

Offside Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive Drive shaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2019 72,014 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

child seat fitted

engine cover

exhaust showing corrosion

front tyres wearing on inner edges

under shield

Pass 1 Feb 2018 65,312 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2017 62,169 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 61,216 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 55,889 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Feb 2015 55,889 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Mar 2014 48,113 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 45,284 miles

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

Fail 15 Feb 2012 42,893 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2012 42,893 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2011 39,046 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 38,850 miles

All tyres perishing and have small cuts in tread

Both front tyres wearing slightly low on edges (double tread)

Both rear tyres getting slightly low in centre of tread

Engine light on

N/S/F Bumper damaged

Pass 11 Aug 2009 30,544 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 22,769 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 21,321 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2007 21,321 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Front registration plate not displaying a BSAU 145d marking (6.3.3b)

Front registration plate not displaying the postcode of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Rear registration plate not displaying a BSAU 145d marking (6.3.3b)

Rear registration plate not displaying the name of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

Pass 4 Oct 2006 18,711 miles

both front tyres are feathered on inner edges

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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WJ52 FYF is a 2002 Lexus SC430 in Blue with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 WJ52 FYF, 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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WJ52 FYF is a 2002 Lexus SC430, first registered on 30 September 2002.

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