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ALZ 2749

2002 Lexus SC430

Bronze Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

83,495 mi
Last recorded83,495 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Lexus SC43071,598 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationALZ 2749
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2002
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 83,495 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2025 83,068 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2024 82,863 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2023 82,465 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2022 82,147 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2021 81,442 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2020 80,637 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 79,741 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

undertrays fitted

Pass 26 Mar 2018 78,392 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 77,547 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 75,335 miles

EXHAUST REAR JOINT DETERIORATED

Pass 12 Dec 2014 73,086 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Dec 2014 72,930 miles

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2013 66,878 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2013 66,876 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Dec 2012 60,808 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2011 50,739 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2011 50,739 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2010 44,513 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

both front tyres worn low on inner edges

Pass 15 Dec 2009 42,306 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 16 Dec 2008 39,373 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 18 Dec 2007 35,281 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 33,779 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 16 Jan 2006 30,759 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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ALZ 2749 is a 2002 Lexus SC430 in Bronze with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ALZ 2749, 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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What year was ALZ 2749 registered?

ALZ 2749 is a 2002 Lexus SC430, first registered on 7 February 2002.

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