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L30 RMA

2002 Lexus SC430

Purple Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests32 (21 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate65.6%

Mileage

123,715 mi
Last recorded123,715 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Lexus SC43071,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL30 RMA
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2002
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

21 pass 11 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 123,715 miles

Exhaust mounting defective inter pipes to silencer corrosion (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Dec 2024 119,972 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2024 119,895 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Apr 2024 119,893 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 Jan 2024 119,889 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Emissions unable to be completed Exhaust has major leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2023 114,064 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2023 114,064 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Fail 13 Feb 2023 114,026 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 8 Feb 2022 106,841 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2021 106,733 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2021 106,729 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 8 Dec 2021 106,725 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Center section various points. (6.1.2 (a))

Low brake pad/ low fluid warning lamp on at time of test. Fluid level high.

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust section flanges badly deteriorated.

Pass 4 Dec 2020 105,775 miles

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

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

Nearside Front wing mirror glass discoloured

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

cant see brakes due to wheel covers

Fail 27 Nov 2020 105,775 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp likely to become detached (4.7.1 (c) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front wing mirror glass discoloured

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

cant see brakes due to wheel covers

Pass 7 Aug 2019 103,178 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 6 Aug 2019 103,178 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Aug 2018 98,351 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Aug 2018 98,343 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2017 96,175 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

engine management light on

exhaust heat shield adrift at rear

offside front tyre has severe cracking on tread

offside rear tyre has severe cracking on tread

Fail 8 Aug 2017 96,166 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

engine management light on

exhaust heat shield adrift at rear

offside front tyre has severe cracking on tread

offside rear tyre has severe cracking on tread

Pass 17 Aug 2016 92,437 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2015 85,520 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2014 80,390 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 76,216 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Feb 2013 76,184 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2012 73,330 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 21 Feb 2011 71,537 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2009 67,672 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 65,383 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 52,394 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 44,273 miles

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

Front tyres worn low on inner edge

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

Pass 21 Dec 2005 36,823 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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L30 RMA is a 2002 Lexus SC430 in Purple with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.6%.

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 L30 RMA, 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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L30 RMA is a 2002 Lexus SC430, first registered on 21 January 2002.

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