2002 Lexus SC · 1,428 MOT tests
2002 Lexus SC reliability
2002 Lexus SCs fail 23.5% of first MOT tests, 43% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 2 of 2 SC years (1,428 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Lexus SCs: 21.7%)
- 23.5%
- first-time fail rate (all Lexus SCs: 21.7%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 43% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 21
- 93,433
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 21
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 1,428
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2002 against the years either side
- 2001 cars: 41% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2002 car does better)
- 2003 cars: 46% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2002 car does worse)
- Strong point: suspension, 68% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2002 car carries a 51 plate (January–February 2002), or a 02 plate (March–August 2002), or a 52 plate (September–December 2002).
Common problems
What fails on a 2002 Lexus SC
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics8.1%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks7.1%
- Brakes6.3%
- Tyres5%
- Suspension4.8%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors3.4%
- Body, chassis and structure3.2%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Engine warning light inoperative or lit 2.94%
An engine warning light that is lit or not working can hide faults, so diagnosis is needed before buying.
Position lamp not working 2.66%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Exhaust has major gas leak 2.24%
A major exhaust leak can let poisonous gas into the car and is illegal, so it must be repaired before driving.
Lambda reading outside specified limits 2.17%
An out-of-range lambda reading suggests poor fuel mixture or a failing catalytic converter, so diagnosis is needed.
ABS warning lamp shows a fault 2.1%
A lit ABS warning means the anti-lock system may not work, so wheels could lock during emergency braking.
ESC warning lamp shows fault 1.82%
A lit stability control warning means the car's skid protection may not work, so it should be diagnosed promptly.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (8.96%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (6.23%) · Exhaust has minor gas leak (5.88%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (4.83%) · Sub-frame showing corrosion (4.34%) · Brake pipes corroded and greasy (3.5%)
Other years
Every Lexus SC year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2002 Lexus SC reliable?
2002 Lexus SCs fail 23.5% of first MOT tests, 43% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 2 of 2 SC years (1,428 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2002 Lexus SC MOT?
Most often engine warning light inoperative or lit (2.94% of tests), position lamp not working (2.66% of tests), exhaust has major gas leak (2.24% of tests).
How many miles should a 2002 Lexus SC have done?
At its MOT aged about 21, a typical 2002 Lexus SC shows 93,433 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2002 car?
A car first registered in 2002 carries a 51 plate (January–February 2002), or a 02 plate (March–August 2002), or a 52 plate (September–December 2002).
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