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A11 NNL

2002 Lexus SC430

Red Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

50,010 mi
Last recorded50,010 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2025
Typical for 2002 Lexus SC43071,598 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA11 NNL
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2025 50,010 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2024 49,412 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2023 48,995 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2022 48,703 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 13 Aug 2022 48,703 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2021 48,500 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2021 48,464 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Nearside and Offside ()

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 47,994 miles

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2019 47,406 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

Pass 9 Jun 2018 45,929 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2018 45,929 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2017 45,457 miles

Engine management light on

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Jun 2016 44,715 miles

front tyres wearing on inner tread

Pass 30 May 2015 43,234 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine warning light on

Pass 2 Jun 2014 41,928 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 39,933 miles

the vsc malfunction warning lamp is on.

Pass 31 May 2012 38,338 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 36,936 miles

Gearbox sump corroded

Fail 14 Jun 2011 36,936 miles

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

Gearbox sump corroded

Pass 28 May 2010 35,113 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 32,279 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2008 29,878 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2007 27,321 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2006 23,041 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2005 17,914 miles

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

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

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

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

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 NNL is a 2002 Lexus SC430 in Red 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 A11 NNL, 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 NNL is a 2002 Lexus SC430, first registered on 1 July 2002.

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