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A3 XXV

2002 Lexus SC430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Apr 2027
Tests28 (22 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

137,253 mi
Last recorded137,253 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Lexus SC43071,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA3 XXV
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

22 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 137,253 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Apr 2026 137,253 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2025 136,432 miles

Slight leak from rear differential

Fail 2 Apr 2025 136,417 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Slight leak from rear differential

Pass 23 Mar 2024 131,705 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2023 128,686 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2022 124,677 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 120,809 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2021 120,809 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Apr 2020 117,018 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 14 Jan 2019 110,991 miles

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

centre and rear exhaust deteriorated

rear tyres wearing inner edges 245/40/18

Fail 14 Jan 2019 110,991 miles

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

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

centre and rear exhaust deteriorated

front tyres wearing inner edges 245/40/18

Pass 2 Feb 2018 102,443 miles

exhaust system corroded

Fail 29 Jan 2018 102,384 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 Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

exhaust system corroded

Pass 28 Jan 2017 93,239 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

exhaust system corroded

unable to fully inspect the front brake pads

Pass 4 Feb 2016 86,456 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 79,289 miles

exhaust system corroded

nearside rear tyre wearing on inside edge (raised tread)

offside front tyre bold on inside edge (raised tread) outside the centre three quarters

offside rear tyre bold on inside edge (raised tread) outside the centre three quarters

Fail 3 Feb 2015 79,289 miles

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

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

exhaust system corroded

nearside rear tyre wearing on inside edge (raised tread)

offside front tyre bold on inside edge (raised tread) outside the centre three quarters

offside rear tyre bold on inside edge (raised tread) outside the centre three quarters

Pass 22 Feb 2014 71,843 miles

front brake pads not fully visable

nearside front tyre wearing low and tread heavily cracked

rear brake pads not fully visable

Pass 26 Mar 2013 62,887 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 62,123 miles

n/s/r tyre has radial cracking around tread sections

rear exhaust boxs to pipe joints corroded

Pass 25 Oct 2011 59,176 miles

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

front and rear brake pads are not fully visible.

o/s/f tyre worn on the inner edge (raised pattern) n/s/f tyre worn on the inner edge plus radail cracking outer tread.

srceen washers partial blockages of some of the jets (in spec)

Pass 5 Nov 2010 56,936 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 52,421 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 47,531 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 42,048 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 36,927 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2005 31,800 miles

off side front tyre getting very low on tread on very inner edge of tyre

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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A3 XXV 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 78.6%.

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 A3 XXV, 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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A3 XXV is a 2002 Lexus SC430, first registered on 23 December 2002.

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