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B6 VCK

2002 Lexus SC430

Red Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

113,432 mi
Last recorded113,432 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 Lexus SC43071,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB6 VCK
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 113,432 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2024 110,486 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2023 106,868 miles

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

covers fitted obscuring components

Fail 29 Aug 2023 106,868 miles

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

covers fitted obscuring components

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

Pass 31 Aug 2022 102,780 miles

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

covers fitted obscuring components

Pass 31 Aug 2021 101,260 miles

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

covers fitted obscuring components

Pass 21 Aug 2020 100,104 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2020 100,104 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2019 97,454 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted concealing testable items.

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

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

Fail 30 Aug 2019 97,454 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Engine covers and under trays fitted concealing testable items.

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2018 93,908 miles

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

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

covers fitted obscuring components

Pass 4 Sep 2017 90,497 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2017 90,497 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 87,518 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2016 87,516 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2015 83,609 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 75,532 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 65,978 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 30 Aug 2012 58,308 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2011 50,559 miles

Battery insecure

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

Pass 1 Sep 2010 44,560 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 27 Aug 2009 34,328 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 24,622 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 23,408 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 20,665 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 17,789 miles

front pads 90% worn

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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B6 VCK is a 2002 Lexus SC430 in Red with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 B6 VCK, 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 B6 VCK registered?

B6 VCK is a 2002 Lexus SC430, first registered on 12 March 2002.

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