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FB02 NHG

2002 Lexus SC430

Blue Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

67,913 mi
Last recorded67,913 miles
Recorded on3 May 2025
Typical for 2002 Lexus SC43071,598 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB02 NHG
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 May 2025 67,913 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2023 67,367 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2019 64,871 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 61,849 miles

UNDERTRAYS FITTED

Pass 31 Jan 2017 58,346 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 55,437 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 50,699 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 46,291 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2013 46,287 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 11 Feb 2012 44,050 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2011 39,095 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2011 39,093 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2010 35,465 miles

Nearside Front 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 20 Jan 2009 31,099 miles

both front tyres wearing low inner edges

offside rear tyre getting low

Pass 4 Feb 2008 26,111 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 21,787 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 19,135 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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FB02 NHG is a 2002 Lexus SC430 in Blue with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 FB02 NHG, 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 FB02 NHG registered?

FB02 NHG is a 2002 Lexus SC430, first registered on 2 April 2002.

Is FB02 NHG safe to buy?

The MOT history for FB02 NHG shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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