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F27 MAL

2002 Lexus SC430

Bronze Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

63,843 mi
Last recorded63,843 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Lexus SC43071,598 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF27 MAL
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2002
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 63,843 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2024 61,872 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2023 59,798 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2022 57,867 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2021 56,463 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2020 54,047 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 51,655 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2018 49,813 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 47,396 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 5 Sep 2016 44,996 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 5 Sep 2015 43,058 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 40,870 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 24 Sep 2013 38,477 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Sep 2013 38,477 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Sep 2012 35,728 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

unable to check front brake pads fully

unable to check rear brake pads fully

Fail 28 Sep 2012 35,728 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

unable to check front brake pads fully

unable to check rear brake pads fully

Pass 28 Sep 2011 33,098 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2011 33,098 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2010 27,332 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 22,682 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 20,310 miles

n/s/rear tyre has cuts on outer wall

Pass 13 Dec 2007 17,245 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 13,593 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2005 9,961 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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F27 MAL is a 2002 Lexus SC430 in Bronze with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 F27 MAL, 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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F27 MAL is a 2002 Lexus SC430, first registered on 1 January 2002.

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