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AY02 NNB

2002 Lexus SC430

Blue Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

109,427 mi
Last recorded109,427 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Lexus SC43071,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY02 NNB
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 109,427 miles

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Front And Back (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2025 109,146 miles

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Apr 2024 107,384 miles
Pass 3 May 2023 106,193 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2022 104,901 miles
Pass 5 May 2021 102,899 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2020 101,634 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Mar 2019 99,142 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 96,157 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' x3 (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 92,397 miles

both front tyres worn on the inner edges close to legal limit

offside rear tyre close to legal limit

Fail 10 Mar 2017 92,379 miles

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

both front tyres worn on the inner edges close to legal limit

offside rear tyre close to legal limit

Pass 8 Apr 2016 90,198 miles

both front tyres close to wear bars

offside rear tyre close to wear bars

rear brake pads low

Pass 1 Apr 2015 88,247 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2014 85,387 miles

tpms light on

Pass 5 Feb 2013 82,907 miles

front brake pads looking low

nearside rear tyre slightly perished close to wear bars

Pass 13 Feb 2012 79,680 miles

brake fluid getting close to minimum

Pass 2 Feb 2011 77,017 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 73,774 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2010 73,774 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)

o/s/r tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 11 Feb 2009 70,756 miles

both front tyres wearing low inner edges

Pass 11 Feb 2008 68,151 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 65,069 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 56,908 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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AY02 NNB is a 2002 Lexus SC430 in Blue with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 AY02 NNB, 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 AY02 NNB registered?

AY02 NNB is a 2002 Lexus SC430, first registered on 11 March 2002.

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