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KK02 MAD

2002 Lexus SC430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

143,343 mi
Last recorded143,343 miles
Recorded on2 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Lexus SC43071,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKK02 MAD
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 May 2026 143,343 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2025 142,065 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2024 139,800 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2023 138,243 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 15 Apr 2023 138,243 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Apr 2022 135,239 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2021 133,667 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 Apr 2021 133,665 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 131,323 miles

oil leak

Pass 5 Jun 2018 126,928 miles

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

Fail 5 Jun 2018 126,927 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 May 2017 125,768 miles

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

Fail 24 May 2017 125,768 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 11 May 2016 120,827 miles

Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 May 2016 120,827 miles

Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 12 May 2015 117,860 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Jul 2013 113,578 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 109,691 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2012 109,691 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2011 106,802 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 100,475 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 24 Jun 2010 100,475 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 25 Jun 2009 86,363 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 69,352 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 49,391 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 9 Jun 2006 37,883 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2006 37,883 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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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KK02 MAD is a 2002 Lexus SC430 in Silver with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 KK02 MAD, 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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KK02 MAD is a 2002 Lexus SC430, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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