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L800 AJL

2002 Lexus SC430

Blue Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

82,648 mi
Last recorded82,648 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 Lexus SC43071,598 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL800 AJL
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 8 Aug 2025 82,648 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2024 81,785 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2023 81,391 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Aug 2022 80,676 miles

EML on

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside front and both rear tyres perished

Pass 11 Aug 2021 79,496 miles

All tyres slightly perished

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Aug 2020 78,948 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Aug 2019 77,248 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 73,532 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 72,068 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 70,149 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 67,004 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 64,715 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 63,035 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

slight bind n/s rear parking brake

Pass 17 Aug 2012 62,274 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Aug 2011 60,908 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 40,615 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 38,655 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 35,152 miles

n/s front upper ball joint slighty noisy

Pass 7 Feb 2007 28,837 miles

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 8 Jun 2006 18,276 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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L800 AJL is a 2002 Lexus SC430 in Blue with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 L800 AJL, 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 L800 AJL registered?

L800 AJL is a 2002 Lexus SC430, first registered on 30 September 2002.

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