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H5 AHU

2002 Lexus SC430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

97,194 mi
Last recorded97,194 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Lexus SC43071,598 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH5 AHU
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 97,194 miles

parking brake has very little reserve travel

Pass 29 May 2025 96,130 miles

minor screen damage

Pass 12 Jun 2024 93,519 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2024 93,518 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2023 90,484 miles

knocking noise from front end but nothing apparent during test

very little reserve travel on parking brake

Fail 23 May 2023 90,212 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction phone holder (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

knocking noise from front end but nothing apparent during test

very little reserve travel on parking brake

Pass 16 Jun 2022 85,936 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 79,010 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2020 76,059 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 72,398 miles

Nearside Front chunk taken out of rim saver

exhaust system rusting badly

Pass 19 Mar 2018 68,871 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2018 68,871 miles

Battery insecure clamp missing (1.9.1)

Front registration plate insecure badly split (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both wipers (8.2.2)

Pass 31 May 2017 65,269 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2016 62,392 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2015 57,803 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2014 52,928 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2012 45,808 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 41,959 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 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 14 Jul 2010 39,299 miles

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 6 Jul 2009 36,368 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2009 36,366 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Jun 2008 33,986 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Jun 2007 31,733 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Jun 2006 30,413 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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H5 AHU is a 2002 Lexus SC430 in Silver with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 H5 AHU, 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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H5 AHU is a 2002 Lexus SC430, first registered on 14 June 2002.

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