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K9 SGF

2002 Lexus SC430

Red Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

47,466 mi
Last recorded47,466 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Lexus SC43071,598 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK9 SGF
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 47,466 miles

exhaust corroded throughout

Pass 9 May 2025 46,443 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

exhaust corroded

rear sub frame corroded

various front and rear suspension components corroded throughout

Pass 30 Apr 2024 49,888 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 May 2023 45,613 miles
Pass 19 May 2022 45,438 miles
Pass 24 May 2021 45,147 miles
Pass 29 May 2020 44,636 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 May 2019 43,901 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

plastic headlight lens's becoming opaque

rear exhaust flange in poor condition

Fail 29 May 2019 43,901 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

plastic headlight lens's becoming opaque

rear exhaust flange in poor condition

Pass 6 Apr 2018 42,254 miles

both rear sub frame mounts starting to deteriorate

Fail 6 Apr 2018 42,254 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 245 40 18 dunlop maxx gt (4.1.D.1b)

both rear sub frame mounts starting to deteriorate

Pass 21 Mar 2017 41,031 miles

both front tyres showing signs of perishing

Pass 23 Mar 2016 39,524 miles

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

both front tyres starting to perish

drive belt noisy

power steering level just above min

Fail 23 Mar 2016 39,524 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

both front tyres starting to perish

drive belt noisy

power steering level just above min

Pass 8 Apr 2015 37,799 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 35,274 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 34,548 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2012 32,309 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 31,264 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2011 31,264 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2010 29,936 miles

both rear tyres 3mm

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 13 Mar 2009 27,387 miles

both rear tyres reading 3mm

Pass 25 Mar 2008 25,563 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 20,914 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 13,669 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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K9 SGF is a 2002 Lexus SC430 in Red with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 K9 SGF, 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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K9 SGF is a 2002 Lexus SC430, first registered on 31 January 2002.

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