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B9 KDH

2002 Lexus SC430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests28 (22 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

142,893 mi
Last recorded142,893 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Lexus SC43071,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB9 KDH
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

22 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 142,893 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases From centre and rear corroded and small holes (6.1.2 (a))

Underside of vehicle above rear axle and also rear inner sills corroded

Pass 18 Jan 2024 142,304 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2023 139,892 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2022 137,224 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2021 134,289 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2021 134,289 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 22 Jan 2020 133,131 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2019 130,148 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2018 128,724 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

exhaust system corroded centre pipe to rear box

Pass 25 Jan 2017 126,611 miles

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

chips in windscreen

Pass 31 Mar 2016 125,401 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2015 117,617 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2014 98,817 miles

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

Fail 21 Oct 2014 98,817 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2014 91,118 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2013 83,131 miles

Front tyres worn low on inside edges.

Rear exhaust bracket broken

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/f brake slightly binding.

Pass 21 Feb 2013 83,131 miles

Front tyres worn low on inside edges.

Rear exhaust bracket broken

n/s/f brake slightly binding.

Pass 28 Feb 2012 75,225 miles

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 28 Feb 2011 65,745 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 53,560 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2010 53,560 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)

Pass 23 Feb 2009 37,755 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2009 37,755 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)

Pass 25 Jan 2008 24,506 miles

Cut in N/S/R tyre sidewall/rim protector

Pass 13 Dec 2007 24,318 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2007 24,318 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Dec 2006 21,575 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 19,133 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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B9 KDH is a 2002 Lexus SC430 in Silver with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 B9 KDH, 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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B9 KDH is a 2002 Lexus SC430, first registered on 20 December 2002.

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