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J11 AWA

2002 Lexus SC430

Purple Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Apr 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

118,407 mi
Last recorded118,407 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Lexus SC43071,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ11 AWA
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2002
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 118,407 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light both (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2025 114,683 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2024 111,497 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2023 109,150 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Dec 2021 107,825 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2021 105,911 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

EML Lamp 'On'

Fail 4 Jan 2021 105,911 miles

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

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

EML Lamp 'On'

Pass 31 Jan 2020 103,560 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2019 98,938 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2019 98,938 miles

Offside Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Suspension arm insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2018 93,461 miles

Offside Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 3 Feb 2017 86,936 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2017 86,936 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2016 80,759 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2016 80,759 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Jan 2015 74,582 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 68,262 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Jan 2013 62,372 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2013 62,372 miles

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

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 24 Jan 2012 55,851 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 48,497 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 42,428 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2009 36,512 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 30,550 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 27,202 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2006 23,851 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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J11 AWA is a 2002 Lexus SC430 in Purple with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 J11 AWA, 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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J11 AWA is a 2002 Lexus SC430, first registered on 9 February 2002.

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