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A11 FNX

2002 Lexus SC430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

61,964 mi
Last recorded61,964 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Lexus SC43071,598 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA11 FNX
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 61,964 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2024 60,901 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2023 59,642 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2023 59,588 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak leaked off (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2022 58,844 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Sep 2022 58,844 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2021 57,979 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 57,807 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Oct 2019 57,529 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Dec 2018 57,249 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2017 55,756 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 21 Oct 2016 53,471 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2016 53,471 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing 2 nuts missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Oct 2015 51,743 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2014 49,266 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Oct 2014 49,266 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 46,626 miles

Rear Seat Belts Covered By Dog Blanket, Not Allowing Full Inspection Of Seat Belts

Pass 19 Oct 2012 44,325 miles

Nearside front tyre worn bald on inner edge.

Fail 15 Oct 2012 44,309 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside front tyre worn bald on inner edge.

Pass 20 Oct 2011 41,626 miles

Tyre inflation warning light stays on.

VSC warning light stays on.

Fail 18 Oct 2010 39,396 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Oct 2010 39,396 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 36,200 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 32,329 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2008 32,324 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 13 Feb 2008 28,652 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 18,920 miles

boot struts weak

n/s/r & both front tyre walls are cut

o/s/f hub cap damaged

unable to see front brake pads

Pass 24 Feb 2006 19,650 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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A11 FNX is a 2002 Lexus SC430 in Silver with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 A11 FNX, 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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A11 FNX is a 2002 Lexus SC430, first registered on 21 March 2002.

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