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BV02 FEP

2002 Lexus SC430

Black Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

80,453 mi
Last recorded80,453 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2025
Typical for 2002 Lexus SC43071,598 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV02 FEP
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2025 80,453 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 Jun 2024 79,802 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2023 77,967 miles

Rear both stabilizing bars corroded

park brake readings low but passing

Pass 22 Jun 2022 75,590 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear park brake readings low only just meeting regulations

tyre light on

Pass 22 Jun 2021 73,322 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jun 2021 73,321 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2020 70,606 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 68,348 miles

Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 66,600 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2017 65,112 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Tyre pressure warning lamp on.

Unable to see rear brake pads clearly.

Pass 9 Jun 2016 63,147 miles

Tyre pressure lamp on.

Pass 10 Jun 2015 61,309 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 58,579 miles

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

Pass 23 May 2013 53,620 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 24 May 2012 49,047 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 May 2011 46,176 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 26 May 2010 42,383 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 33,781 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 12 May 2008 24,793 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 15,169 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2006 5,975 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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BV02 FEP is a 2002 Lexus SC430 in Black with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 BV02 FEP, 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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BV02 FEP is a 2002 Lexus SC430, first registered on 23 March 2002.

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