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BRZ 5957

2002 Lexus SC430

Blue Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Mar 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

130,382 mi
Last recorded130,382 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 Lexus SC43071,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBRZ 5957
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 130,382 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Both side (4.1.4 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2025 130,372 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front & rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front & both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play both front & both rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

subframe, inner sills, brake pipe, inner wheel arch, suspension components front to rear corroded

Pass 7 Mar 2024 130,370 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2023 130,310 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side front & both side rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both side sills inner section , both side brake pipe, rear axle components, both side inner wheel arch all slight corroded

slight play in steering joints

Pass 3 Mar 2022 130,146 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 130,000 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2020 127,643 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2019 125,464 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 123,393 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2016 114,535 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 109,925 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2015 109,925 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 12 Sep 2014 106,511 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 106,511 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Oct 2013 103,138 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Sep 2012 98,759 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2012 98,759 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Oct 2011 96,687 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2010 181,035 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 174,245 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 171,749 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2007 167,538 miles

Front numberplate detoriated

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2006 146,392 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2006 146,392 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

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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BRZ 5957 is a 2002 Lexus SC430 in Blue with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BRZ 5957, 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 BRZ 5957 registered?

BRZ 5957 is a 2002 Lexus SC430, first registered on 14 March 2002.

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