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L5 XCG

2002 Lexus SC430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

120,969 mi
Last recorded120,969 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Lexus SC43071,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL5 XCG
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 120,969 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 May 2025 114,226 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2024 106,830 miles
Pass 22 May 2023 97,513 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 May 2022 94,405 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2021 93,690 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2020 91,366 miles

exhaust rear sections badly corroded but not leaking

Pass 14 Mar 2019 88,400 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective rear mounting has come adrift from welded point (system is secure) (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 13 Mar 2019 88,398 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner pad is less than 1 mm of friction material (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective rear mounting has come adrift from welded point (system is secure) (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Jul 2017 83,154 miles

Nearside Front Inner tyre wearing and starting to blister

Offside Front Inner tyre wearing

Pass 8 Jul 2016 80,217 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 78,066 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Jul 2014 75,044 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 71,127 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 61,256 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 55,080 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 45,172 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 37,497 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 31,821 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 27,735 miles

Both front tyres bald on inner edges

Pass 3 Jul 2006 22,595 miles
Pass 24 May 2005 19,122 miles

ENGINE BELLY PAN FITTED †FRONT BRAKE PADS WEARING LOW

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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L5 XCG is a 2002 Lexus SC430 in Silver with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 L5 XCG, 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 L5 XCG registered?

L5 XCG is a 2002 Lexus SC430, first registered on 25 May 2002.

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