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L3 XDK

2002 Lexus SC430

Black Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

118,271 mi
Last recorded118,271 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Lexus SC43071,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL3 XDK
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 118,271 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2024 111,919 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2023 109,106 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2022 106,094 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2019 104,650 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2018 98,594 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2017 90,397 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2016 88,280 miles

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

Fail 7 Dec 2016 88,280 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2015 87,399 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014 82,318 miles

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 23 Jan 2014 80,059 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2013 76,181 miles

boot floor/ rear subframe mounting area starting to corrode

nearside rear brakepipe starting to corrode

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 14 Jan 2013 76,181 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

boot floor/ rear subframe mounting area starting to corrode

nearside rear brakepipe starting to corrode

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 11 Jan 2012 72,173 miles

Engine malfunction indicator lamp & VSC lamp ilu minated

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 10 Jan 2012 72,173 miles

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

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Engine malfunction indicator lamp & VSC lamp ilu minated

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Jan 2011 66,569 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2011 66,569 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Jan 2010 60,756 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front tyres slightly uneven on inside tread

slight hand brake travel

Pass 3 Feb 2009 53,321 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 44,598 miles

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

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Jan 2007 39,362 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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L3 XDK is a 2002 Lexus SC430 in Black with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2002 Lexus SC430 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.8% with a typical mileage of 71,598 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 L3 XDK, 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 L3 XDK registered?

L3 XDK is a 2002 Lexus SC430, first registered on 22 January 2002.

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