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WRZ 1214

2002 Lexus SC430

Red Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests23 (22 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.7%

Mileage

129,965 mi
Last recorded129,965 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Lexus SC43071,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWRZ 1214
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

22 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 129,965 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Front suspension arms corroded

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2024 128,083 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2023 126,968 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NS&OS (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NS&OS (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Sep 2022 125,143 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Sep 2021 122,913 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 122,319 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 120,978 miles

Age related surface corrosion to underside of vehicle-various places.

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Ends of offside front and offside rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Oct 2018 118,002 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Nov 2017 113,370 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 111,073 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 108,953 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 104,189 miles

advise low tyre pressure warning light is on

Pass 5 Nov 2013 101,746 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 99,931 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jan 2012 93,414 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2011 86,191 miles

cut in n/side front tyre

Fail 4 Mar 2011 86,056 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

cut in n/side front tyre

Pass 18 Mar 2010 80,864 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 74,647 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Mar 2008 67,155 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Mar 2007 56,354 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 54,810 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2005 47,362 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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WRZ 1214 is a 2002 Lexus SC430 in Red with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.7%.

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 WRZ 1214, 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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What year was WRZ 1214 registered?

WRZ 1214 is a 2002 Lexus SC430, first registered on 30 September 2002.

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