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J14 FAP

2002 Lexus SC430

Red Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

61,806 mi
Last recorded61,806 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Lexus SC43071,598 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ14 FAP
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 61,806 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2025 55,206 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2024 51,319 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2023 48,146 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2022 47,028 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2021 46,134 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2020 45,838 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2019 45,154 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jan 2018 43,565 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2017 42,504 miles

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

Fail 12 Jan 2017 42,493 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2016 41,196 miles

Items removed from drivers view prior to test

Pass 9 Jan 2015 39,400 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2013 37,351 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2012 35,325 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 33,516 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 31,460 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 28,692 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 26,589 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Dec 2007 21,928 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Dec 2007 21,928 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 12 Dec 2006 19,151 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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J14 FAP is a 2002 Lexus SC430 in Red with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 J14 FAP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J14 FAP registered?

J14 FAP is a 2002 Lexus SC430, first registered on 20 December 2002.

Is J14 FAP safe to buy?

The MOT history for J14 FAP shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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