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L12 XMS

2002 Lexus SC430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests25 (22 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate88%

Mileage

94,767 mi
Last recorded94,767 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Lexus SC43071,598 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL12 XMS
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

22 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 94,767 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2024 94,634 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2023 94,275 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2023 94,275 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2022 93,982 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2021 93,777 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 93,667 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 93,188 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2018 92,197 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2018 91,929 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jan 2017 91,005 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 90,109 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 87,853 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2014 83,431 miles

tyre pressure sensor staying on (this may fail next mot).

Pass 23 Jan 2013 79,623 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2013 79,623 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Jan 2012 74,732 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Engine management light is on

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

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

Tyre Pressure monitoring system (TPMS) warning lamp is on. (will be come a failure in april/may)

Fail 11 Jan 2012 74,732 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Engine management light is on

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

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

Tyre Pressure monitoring system (TPMS) warning lamp is on. (will be come a failure in april/may)

Pass 11 Jan 2011 70,661 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 66,226 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 62,996 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 56,623 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 1 Feb 2007 48,580 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 46,598 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2005 44,297 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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L12 XMS is a 2002 Lexus SC430 in Silver with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88%.

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 L12 XMS, 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 L12 XMS registered?

L12 XMS is a 2002 Lexus SC430, first registered on 28 March 2002.

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