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YW02 NJV

2002 Lexus SC430

Blue Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

89,987 mi
Last recorded89,987 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2021
Typical for 2002 Lexus SC43071,598 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYW02 NJV
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2021 89,987 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2021 89,987 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 7 Feb 2020 87,200 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jun 2019 83,478 miles

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

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2018 80,522 miles

Tyre pressure warning light on

Fail 25 Jun 2018 80,517 miles

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

Tyre pressure warning light on

Pass 8 Jun 2017 75,701 miles

Engine management light on

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 71,454 miles

Engine warning light on

Fail 17 Jun 2016 71,453 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Engine warning light on

Pass 17 Jun 2015 65,393 miles

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

Engine management light on

Pass 25 Jun 2014 59,337 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 10 Jun 2013 53,107 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 48,332 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 45,114 miles

Both Front Tyres Bald Inner Edge

N/S/R Tyre Bald Inner Edge

Fail 20 Jun 2011 45,114 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Both Front Tyres Bald Inner Edge

N/S/R Tyre Bald Inner Edge

Pass 10 Jun 2010 39,361 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2010 39,361 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2009 35,271 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2008 29,763 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2007 21,837 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 12,271 miles

both rear tyres 2mm on inner treads

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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YW02 NJV is a 2002 Lexus SC430 in Blue with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YW02 NJV, 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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YW02 NJV is a 2002 Lexus SC430, first registered on 1 May 2002.

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