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B14 LAG

2002 Lexus SC430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

140,104 mi
Last recorded140,104 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 Lexus SC43071,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB14 LAG
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2025 140,104 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2025 140,104 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Aug 2024 136,247 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2023 132,402 miles

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2022 127,780 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Sep 2021 126,772 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2020 123,528 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2019 120,136 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 114,374 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 107,389 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 104,722 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 100,455 miles

Inner Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 May 2014 94,646 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 87,373 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 80,091 miles

N/S/R EXHAUST TRIM TIP HAS DETERIORATED BADLY.

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

Fail 2 Jun 2012 80,090 miles

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

N/S/R EXHAUST TRIM TIP HAS DETERIORATED BADLY.

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

Pass 27 May 2011 72,553 miles

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

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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 May 2010 65,746 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 55,930 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2008 46,275 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 38,316 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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B14 LAG is a 2002 Lexus SC430 in Silver with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 B14 LAG, 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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B14 LAG is a 2002 Lexus SC430, first registered on 11 January 2002.

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