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B15 OHB

2002 Lexus SC430

Blue Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests27 (22 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate81.5%

Mileage

123,929 mi
Last recorded123,929 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 Lexus SC43071,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB15 OHB
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

22 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 123,929 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2025 122,431 miles

slight corrosion evident on under body and components

Pass 30 May 2024 121,959 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 May 2024 121,952 miles

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

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect offside and nearside (4.1.2 (c))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 May 2023 121,878 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 9 May 2023 121,878 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens seriously defective offside and nearside (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 May 2022 121,649 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive mounting offside and nearside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective offside and nearside (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2021 120,231 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2021 120,231 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 3 Jun 2020 119,698 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 8 May 2019 119,438 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 117,656 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 115,067 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 111,724 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2016 111,723 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 108,386 miles

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

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 1 May 2014 104,863 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 102,749 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Sep 2012 95,640 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 85,199 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 77,562 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)

cuts in n/s/f tyre outer wall and in tread

Pass 26 Sep 2009 68,356 miles

slight play in n/s steering rack

Pass 29 Jul 2008 56,138 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 42,971 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2007 42,958 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack excessively corroded and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Feb 2006 35,473 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2005 30,559 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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B15 OHB is a 2002 Lexus SC430 in Blue with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.5%.

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 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 B15 OHB, 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 B15 OHB registered?

B15 OHB is a 2002 Lexus SC430, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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