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YT02 DUU

2002 Lexus SC430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

146,253 mi
Last recorded146,253 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2024
Typical for 2002 Lexus SC43071,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT02 DUU
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2024 146,253 miles
Pass 17 May 2023 136,747 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2022 123,872 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2021 115,300 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2021 115,300 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2019 115,023 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 113,045 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2017 109,906 miles

TPMS light on dash but pre 2012 car

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules All (3.6.B.4e)

Corrosion underneath vehicle, sub frames, body, suspension components etc.

EML on dash

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Near sidewall of tyre ()

Nearside wiper blade torn but not affecting driver's view

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Wheel has slight play (up and down)

Pass 4 Aug 2016 109,684 miles

front brake discs lipped and corroded on inner faces

front wipers streaky

gouge in sidewall of bead protector section of n/s/r tyre but no cord exposed

n/s/r tyre punctured

slight corrosion to rear brake pipes at n/s/r and o/s/r

Fail 26 Jul 2016 109,675 miles

Offside Front Upper Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases r/h exhaust pipe from cat to middle cat split and major leak of exhaust gasses (7.1.2)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault tyre pressure monitoring light stays illuminated (4.1.D.4)

front brake discs lipped and corroded on inner faces

gouge in sidewall of bead protector section of n/s/r tyre but no cord exposed

slight corrosion to rear brake pipes at n/s/r and o/s/r

Pass 23 Jul 2015 108,375 miles

eml light on

front discs starting to lip

front wipers streaky

tyre pressure light on

Fail 23 Jul 2015 108,374 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

brake light on

eml light on

front discs starting to lip

front wipers streaky

tyre pressure light on

Pass 25 Jul 2014 105,727 miles

eml light on

head light level light on

tyre pressure light on(valve been removed)

Fail 25 Jul 2014 105,727 miles

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

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

eml light on

head light level light on

tyre pressure light on(valve been removed)

Pass 8 Aug 2013 101,087 miles

eml on

front wipers streaky

Pass 22 Jun 2012 94,537 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Offside front tyre approx 3mm but worn bald on inner shoulder

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 May 2011 88,846 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 80,752 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Jun 2009 73,676 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 72,981 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 72,938 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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YT02 DUU is a 2002 Lexus SC430 in Silver with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 YT02 DUU, 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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YT02 DUU is a 2002 Lexus SC430, first registered on 5 April 2002.

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