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L800 SCD

2002 Lexus SC430

Red Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests21 (21 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

114,878 mi
Last recorded114,878 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Lexus SC43071,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL800 SCD
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

21 pass
Pass 22 Oct 2025 114,878 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2024 112,959 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 37% imbalance (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively On limit (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both nearside & offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2023 111,799 miles

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

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

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

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

Under body corroded including sills

Pass 28 Nov 2022 110,306 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2021 108,722 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2020 106,802 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2019 104,713 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2018 102,277 miles

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

Rear Heat shield insecure

Pass 30 Oct 2017 100,069 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2016 97,801 miles

Offside Rear tyre wall starting to split

Pass 19 Nov 2015 95,290 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 93,305 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 90,864 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 88,844 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 86,778 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2010 84,684 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 81,875 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 79,698 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 76,689 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 24 May 2007 68,227 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2006 54,081 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 SCD is a 2002 Lexus SC430 in Red with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 SCD, 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 SCD registered?

L800 SCD is a 2002 Lexus SC430, first registered on 30 May 2002.

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