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K66 EMH

2002 Lexus SC430

Cream Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

120,103 mi
Last recorded120,103 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Lexus SC43071,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK66 EMH
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2002
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 120,103 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2024 119,956 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2023 119,781 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2022 119,554 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2021 119,307 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 118,881 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2019 118,583 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2018 117,978 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Nov 2017 117,378 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2016 116,925 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 115,994 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 115,570 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 114,396 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2013 114,396 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 22 Mar 2012 114,071 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2011 112,368 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2009 107,490 miles

tyre pressure inflation light on

Pass 20 Nov 2008 97,834 miles

o/s/r tyre tread depth 3.4mm

Fail 20 Nov 2008 97,834 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

o/s/r tyre tread depth 3.4mm

Pass 11 Dec 2007 85,125 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2007 85,125 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 4 Dec 2006 61,155 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2006 61,155 miles

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

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

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

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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K66 EMH is a 2002 Lexus SC430 in Cream with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 K66 EMH, 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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K66 EMH is a 2002 Lexus SC430, first registered on 3 January 2002.

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