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YO02 OWF

2002 Lexus SC430

Black Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

105,041 mi
Last recorded105,041 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2024
Typical for 2002 Lexus SC43071,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYO02 OWF
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2024 105,041 miles

exhaust corroded

Pass 17 Aug 2023 102,948 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2022 102,251 miles

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

Engine managent light on

Fail 12 Jan 2022 102,251 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Engine managent light on

Pass 30 Nov 2020 101,627 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2019 99,807 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2018 96,834 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2018 96,834 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Nov 2017 94,086 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2016 90,130 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2015 84,831 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2014 82,861 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 79,672 miles

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

Fail 4 Jun 2013 79,672 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Fail 3 Jun 2013 79,642 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear 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 Apr 2012 766,628 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 78,675 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2010 70,339 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2010 70,339 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear 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 18 Apr 2009 65,453 miles

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

Fail 17 Apr 2009 65,453 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Fail 11 Apr 2008 57,264 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 11 Apr 2008 57,264 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2007 45,365 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 38,374 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)

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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YO02 OWF is a 2002 Lexus SC430 in Black with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YO02 OWF, 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 YO02 OWF registered?

YO02 OWF is a 2002 Lexus SC430, first registered on 7 June 2002.

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