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YY02 NGV

2002 Lexus SC430

Bronze Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

100,236 mi
Last recorded100,236 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2025
Typical for 2002 Lexus SC43071,598 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY02 NGV
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2002
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2025 100,236 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2025 100,235 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 245/40ZR18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2024 98,562 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2022 97,172 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Dec 2022 97,172 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Dec 2021 93,252 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perish cracks in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perish cracks in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 91,500 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2020 91,500 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 May 2019 90,744 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 88,765 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 80,813 miles

Nearside Front Lower Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 May 2016 76,849 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2015 73,774 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2015 73,774 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 71,237 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 66,540 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Tyre monitor system indicates a fault

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Jun 2012 63,198 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jun 2011 60,228 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2010 56,412 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 49,167 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 38,698 miles

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

Fail 7 Jul 2008 38,698 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2007 33,331 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 25,910 miles

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

advise front tracking

Pass 6 Jul 2005 18,226 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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YY02 NGV is a 2002 Lexus SC430 in Bronze with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YY02 NGV, 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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YY02 NGV is a 2002 Lexus SC430, first registered on 12 July 2002.

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