CarVerify

Free Car Check

DF02 RVC

2002 Lexus SC430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

Typical for 2002 Lexus SC43071,598 mi
4 checks still locked for this Lexus
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF02 RVC
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2023

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

Pass 13 Oct 2021 118,607 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Oct 2021 118,607 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases both centre pipes (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 114,592 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 110,313 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 108,227 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 103,034 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush bottom arm, outer bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush bottom arm, outer bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2015 96,741 miles

Both rear tyres cracked and worn on inner edge

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

Offside Rear Exhaust bracket broke

Pass 25 Oct 2014 90,319 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2014 90,260 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2013 84,927 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 81,334 miles

maximun permissable damage to windscreen

Fail 9 Feb 2011 81,334 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

maximun permissable damage to windscreen

Pass 8 Jul 2009 68,409 miles

offside rear tyre worn low

Pass 18 Mar 2008 56,771 miles

both front tyres worn to legal limit & devoid of tread on inner edge

Pass 15 Mar 2007 56,217 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 46,000 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2006 46,000 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 6 Aug 2005 36,324 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
Full Lexus SC430 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

DF02 RVC is a 2002 Lexus SC430 in Silver with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 DF02 RVC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of DF02 RVC?

You can check the full history of DF02 RVC by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was DF02 RVC registered?

DF02 RVC is a 2002 Lexus SC430, first registered on 10 July 2002.

Is DF02 RVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for DF02 RVC shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DF02 RVC have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on DF02 RVC. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.