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YW02 OAC

2002 Lexus SC430

Red Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

109,468 mi
Last recorded109,468 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2002 Lexus SC43071,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYW02 OAC
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc
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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 109,468 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security SILL AREA (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security CHASSIS AREA (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security CHASSIS AREA (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security SILL AREA (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front bumper has damage Nearside Front suspension components corroded Offside Front suspension components corroded Nearside Rear suspension components corroded Offside Rear suspension components corroded

vehicle is heavily under sealed

Pass 17 Jul 2024 108,062 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front suspension components corroded

Nearside Rear suspension components corroded

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front bumper has damage

Offside Front suspension components corroded

Offside Rear suspension components corroded

vehicle is heavily under sealed

Pass 26 Jan 2023 106,943 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2022 106,833 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2021 104,639 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2020 101,434 miles

Rear suspension and subframe corroded

tpms light on

Fail 5 May 2020 101,434 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 245/40x18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear suspension and subframe corroded

tpms light on

Pass 15 May 2019 97,836 miles
Fail 14 May 2019 97,816 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 May 2018 92,522 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust corroded....underside rusty...tyre warning light on

Pass 16 May 2017 87,678 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 May 2016 84,886 miles

advise complete underside of vehicle waxoiled calipers struts pipes etc etc so cannot check

Fail 6 May 2016 84,886 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

advise complete underside of vehicle waxoiled calipers struts pipes etc etc so cannot check

Pass 30 Apr 2015 84,531 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 83,740 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 82,290 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 81,837 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 78,211 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 75,258 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 66,790 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 3 May 2008 56,337 miles

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

Fail 3 May 2008 56,337 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2007 44,708 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2006 33,207 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 OAC is a 2002 Lexus SC430 in Red with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 OAC, 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 YW02 OAC registered?

YW02 OAC is a 2002 Lexus SC430, first registered on 10 March 2002.

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The MOT history for YW02 OAC shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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