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BM02 TEC

2002 Lexus SC430

Blue Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

133,584 mi
Last recorded133,584 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2025
Typical for 2002 Lexus SC43071,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBM02 TEC
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2025 133,584 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2024 132,248 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2023 131,142 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2022 129,868 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2021 128,223 miles

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

Fail 23 Apr 2021 128,215 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2019 125,574 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Road wheel slightly distorted both front (5.2.2 (c) (i))

exhaust slightly corroded

Fail 18 Mar 2019 125,574 miles

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords both offside (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Road wheel slightly distorted both front (5.2.2 (c) (i))

exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 5 Apr 2018 123,905 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim both front (4.2.A.1a)

both front tyres worn on inner edge

both offside tyres slight cracking

exhaust corroded

Pass 22 Mar 2017 121,915 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim both front inner (4.2.A.1a)

both front tyres slightly worn on inner edges

exhaust slightly corroded

offside rear tyre slight cracking

side skirts fitted

top and btm covers fitted

Pass 25 Mar 2016 119,631 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

engine covers fitted obscuring some components

exhaust system slightly corroded

slight play offside inner track rod

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 28 Mar 2015 117,545 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust system corroded at joining flanges

Offside trackrod has slight play in ball

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Mar 2014 115,522 miles

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

corrosion under rear of vehicle

rear exhaust flanges corroded

slight play in nearside front steering/suspension

Fail 26 Mar 2014 115,520 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

corrosion under rear of vehicle

offside rear taail pipe missing and corroded

rear exhaust flanges corroded

slight play in nearside front steering/suspension

Pass 15 Mar 2013 113,715 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2012 98,640 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine oil low

Pass 21 Jan 2011 74,600 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 63,804 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 49,664 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 39,702 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 28,708 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 27,759 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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BM02 TEC is a 2002 Lexus SC430 in Blue with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 BM02 TEC, 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 BM02 TEC registered?

BM02 TEC is a 2002 Lexus SC430, first registered on 12 August 2002.

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