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K31 LLY

2002 Lexus SC430

Bronze Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

85,332 mi
Last recorded85,332 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Lexus SC43071,598 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK31 LLY
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2002
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 85,332 miles

car fully undersealed inc all brake pipes and suspension components

Fail 1 May 2026 85,333 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

car fully undersealed inc all brake pipes and suspension components

Pass 7 May 2025 83,165 miles

car fully undersealed including sub frames. suspension arms .brake pipes and vehicle structure not allowing full inspection

Pass 3 May 2024 81,197 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced age related corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear sub frame bushes corroded but secure (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 May 2023 79,733 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

n/s and o/s inner sills have slight surface corrosion

sill covers fitted at time of test

Pass 15 Feb 2022 79,447 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2021 78,741 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2021 78,741 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Feb 2020 77,395 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2018 74,636 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2018 74,528 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Pass 3 Nov 2017 70,185 miles

E M LIGHT ON

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

TPMS LIGHT ON

Pass 27 Oct 2016 66,407 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 29 Oct 2015 63,228 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2014 60,094 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 56,703 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2013 56,655 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 19 Sep 2012 53,517 miles

both rear tyres starting to crack in between tread

Pass 26 Aug 2011 50,100 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2010 46,468 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 42,643 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2009 42,643 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 20 Jun 2008 33,581 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2008 33,102 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2007 30,026 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2007 30,026 miles

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

both front tyres worn at edges of tread

Pass 21 Jul 2006 27,101 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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K31 LLY is a 2002 Lexus SC430 in Bronze with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 K31 LLY, 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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K31 LLY is a 2002 Lexus SC430, first registered on 22 November 2002.

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