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KW02 AYT

2002 Lexus SC430

Bronze Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

69,466 mi
Last recorded69,466 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Lexus SC43071,598 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW02 AYT
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2002
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Fail 16 Mar 2026 69,466 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Underside rear corroded.

Pass 16 Dec 2016 69,423 miles

SLIGHT BLOW OF EXHAUST AND EXHAUST BADLEY CORRODED

Pass 24 Nov 2015 68,726 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2014 67,735 miles

very slit play in steering colum

Pass 1 Nov 2013 65,853 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 63,020 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 60,201 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 56,542 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 51,547 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2008 45,307 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2008 42,978 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 37,422 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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KW02 AYT is a 2002 Lexus SC430 in Bronze with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 KW02 AYT, 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 KW02 AYT registered?

KW02 AYT is a 2002 Lexus SC430, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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