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DM02 FRY

2002 Lexus SC430

Black Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

83,891 mi
Last recorded83,891 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Lexus SC43071,598 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDM02 FRY
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 83,891 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Aug 2025 83,887 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Mar 2025 83,765 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2024 83,397 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2023 82,309 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2022 80,047 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2020 80,043 miles

exhaust heat shield adrift

Fail 17 Dec 2020 80,037 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

exhaust heat shield adrift

Pass 16 Nov 2015 79,994 miles

Undertrays fitted obscuring some components.

Pass 14 Nov 2014 79,955 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Nov 2013 79,293 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 78,368 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 75,323 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2010 74,485 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 69,760 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 62,532 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 56,380 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)

Pass 13 Nov 2006 47,705 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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DM02 FRY is a 2002 Lexus SC430 in Black with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 DM02 FRY, 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 DM02 FRY registered?

DM02 FRY is a 2002 Lexus SC430, first registered on 1 March 2002.

Is DM02 FRY safe to buy?

The MOT history for DM02 FRY shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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