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HEZ 520

2002 Lexus SC430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

101,116 mi
Last recorded101,116 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 Lexus SC43071,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHEZ 520
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2025 101,116 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2024 99,502 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2023 99,033 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 98,768 miles

Rear exhaust system corroded

Pass 7 Aug 2020 98,414 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 98,056 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 97,031 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both side (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner worn (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2017 95,115 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2016 92,602 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 88,943 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Aug 2014 84,704 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 80,443 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 75,549 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 68,894 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front brke discs slightly worn

Pass 30 Jul 2010 62,204 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2009 55,794 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

front number plate deteriorated

Pass 29 Jul 2008 48,547 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2008 48,543 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)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside rear tyre becoming cracked and perished

Pass 25 Jul 2007 42,526 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

all tyres slightly perished both front tyres slightly worn on inner edges

Pass 8 Aug 2006 36,162 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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HEZ 520 is a 2002 Lexus SC430 in Silver with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 HEZ 520, 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 HEZ 520 registered?

HEZ 520 is a 2002 Lexus SC430, first registered on 7 November 2002.

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