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YW02 NKH

2002 Lexus SC430

Grey Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

86,966 mi
Last recorded86,966 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2025
Typical for 2002 Lexus SC43071,598 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYW02 NKH
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2025 86,966 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2024 86,017 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2022 84,582 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2021 82,182 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 80,707 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2019 76,950 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Oct 2018 74,310 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front Y Piece area. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 13 Oct 2017 72,328 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 68,146 miles

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

Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2015 67,129 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 29 Aug 2014 65,825 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Aug 2013 64,415 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside front tyre inner side wall cracking, no cords/ply visible at time of test

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside front tyre inner side wall cracking, no cords/ply visible at time of test

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Aug 2012 62,254 miles

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 11 Aug 2011 59,922 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 55,891 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2009 49,723 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 42,757 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2007 40,865 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2007 40,865 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Nov 2006 38,352 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2005 34,797 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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YW02 NKH is a 2002 Lexus SC430 in Grey with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 YW02 NKH, 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 NKH is a 2002 Lexus SC430, first registered on 2 March 2002.

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