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JR02 LOZ

2002 Lexus SC430

Red Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

61,946 mi
Last recorded61,946 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Lexus SC43071,598 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJR02 LOZ
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 61,946 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2025 60,951 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2025 60,951 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2024 59,701 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2023 58,380 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2022 56,302 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 52,638 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2019 49,219 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 48,822 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 48,380 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 48,368 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 16 May 2014 48,324 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 46,516 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 41,646 miles

engine managemant light on

offside and nearside front tyres bald inner edges

tyre pressure warning light on

Pass 7 Dec 2010 35,241 miles

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 21 Aug 2009 28,066 miles

front and rear tyres bald at inner edges

Pass 14 Aug 2008 23,817 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 20,559 miles

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

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

uneven tyre wear on rear tyres

Fail 18 Oct 2007 20,559 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

uneven tyre wear on rear tyres

Pass 14 Mar 2007 18,376 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 14,335 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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JR02 LOZ is a 2002 Lexus SC430 in Red with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 JR02 LOZ, 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 JR02 LOZ registered?

JR02 LOZ is a 2002 Lexus SC430, first registered on 31 March 2002.

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