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L100 ARG

2002 Lexus SC430

Grey Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Dec 2026
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

127,655 mi
Last recorded127,655 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2025
Typical for 2002 Lexus SC43071,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL100 ARG
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2025 127,655 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Dec 2025 127,653 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Dec 2025 127,603 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off and damaged (0.1 (a))

Pass 21 Nov 2024 116,967 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2023 104,471 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2023 104,140 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Oct 2022 91,391 miles

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

Offside Rear parking brake performance reduced

Fail 6 Oct 2022 90,901 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear parking brake performance reduced

Pass 8 Oct 2021 83,933 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play outer rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play outer rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Sep 2021 83,543 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn upper arm outer ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper arm outer ball joint boot (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play outer rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play outer rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 74,959 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 69,919 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Sep 2019 69,778 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2018 59,493 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Aug 2017 51,225 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 49,584 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2016 49,584 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2015 47,369 miles

off side front tyer worn badly inner edge

Pass 7 Aug 2014 44,087 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 40,570 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 37,740 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 34,642 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 30,761 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 26,655 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2008 22,386 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 19,518 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 17,289 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2005 15,833 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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L100 ARG is a 2002 Lexus SC430 in Grey with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 L100 ARG, 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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L100 ARG is a 2002 Lexus SC430, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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