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2643 AR

2002 Lexus SC430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

111,703 mi
Last recorded111,703 miles
Recorded on15 May 2025
Typical for 2002 Lexus SC43071,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration2643 AR
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Fail 15 May 2025 111,703 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear 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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rear bracket (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Dec 2021 109,748 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipe ends (1.1.11 (c))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear suspension mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose tail pipe (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2020 106,224 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes ends corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corroded around rear subframe mountings (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose tail pipe (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2019 102,578 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Surface rust in various areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

o/s/r tail pipe corroded

Pass 11 Jul 2018 97,836 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension components corroded but not yet excessive

Fail 10 Jul 2018 97,801 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension components corroded but not yet excessive

Pass 26 Jun 2017 92,255 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Fail 21 Jun 2017 92,254 miles

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Management lamp on

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

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 23 May 2016 87,408 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 86,540 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 80,077 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2014 80,056 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Apr 2012 73,989 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 68,484 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 58,762 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2009 55,644 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 47,995 miles

o/s & n/s front tyre direction incorrect.

Pass 28 Aug 2007 37,561 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 22,897 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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2643 AR is a 2002 Lexus SC430 in Silver with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 2643 AR, 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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2643 AR is a 2002 Lexus SC430, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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