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DA02 ASV

2002 Lexus SC430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

160,096 mi
Last recorded160,096 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Lexus SC43071,598 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA02 ASV
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 160,096 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced vehicle has slight corrosion on underbody (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 May 2025 160,095 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside of vehicle has surface rust throuhgout (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2024 160,086 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2023 157,836 miles

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sub frame mounting points corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 13 Mar 2023 157,832 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sub frame mounting points corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2021 156,985 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 156,521 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 27 Jun 2019 156,521 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 156,220 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 153,331 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 149,284 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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 9 Mar 2015 141,224 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2015 141,224 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 30 May 2014 136,367 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust sysrem rusty / corroded.

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management light on.

unable to see brakes through wheels

Fail 19 May 2014 136,354 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust sysrem rusty / corroded.

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management light on.

unable to see brakes through wheels

Pass 17 May 2013 120,179 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2013 120,178 miles

Centre Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2012 100,439 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2012 100,439 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Jan 2011 84,972 miles

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

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

passinger front door lower hinge pin broken.

Pass 1 Jun 2009 66,288 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2009 66,288 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 May 2008 48,816 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 32,233 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 30,328 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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DA02 ASV is a 2002 Lexus SC430 in Silver with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 DA02 ASV, 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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DA02 ASV is a 2002 Lexus SC430, first registered on 31 May 2002.

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