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B20 SNG

2002 Lexus SC430

Blue Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

194,357 mi
Last recorded194,357 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 Lexus SC43071,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB20 SNG
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc
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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 194,357 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Underbody corrosion

Fail 15 Jan 2026 194,357 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Underbody corrosion

Pass 23 Jan 2025 189,814 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Slight underbody corrosion

Fail 23 Jan 2025 189,814 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Slight underbody corrosion

Pass 8 Jan 2024 184,449 miles

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

slight underbody corrrision

Pass 13 Jan 2023 180,833 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 13 Jan 2023 180,831 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Dec 2021 176,062 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 168,482 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 159,175 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 152,790 miles

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 19 Mar 2018 152,790 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has a suspension upper ball joint securing nut not locked split pin missing (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 10 Apr 2017 142,705 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2017 14,237 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

not able to see brake pad wear

Pass 30 Mar 2016 132,425 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2016 132,425 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Nov 2013 129,952 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2012 129,895 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2010 117,037 miles

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

Rear silencer heat shield insecure.

Pass 18 Feb 2009 106,450 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 95,798 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 90,604 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges down to 2mm

n/s/r tyre 3mm

o/s/r tyre 2mm

Fail 10 Oct 2007 90,602 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

both front tyres worn on inner edges down to 2mm

n/s/r tyre 3mm

o/s/r tyre 2mm

Pass 17 May 2006 69,728 miles
Pass 3 May 2005 54,671 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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B20 SNG is a 2002 Lexus SC430 in Blue with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 B20 SNG, 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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B20 SNG is a 2002 Lexus SC430, first registered on 30 May 2002.

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