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LA02 XJL

2002 Lexus SC430

Gold Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

75,100 mi
Last recorded75,100 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2025
Typical for 2002 Lexus SC43071,598 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA02 XJL
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2002
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2025 75,100 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both Front (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2024 74,109 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2023 72,040 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2023 72,040 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2022 70,298 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2021 69,406 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2021 69,406 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jul 2020 68,080 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2019 66,687 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2019 66,687 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Jul 2018 64,576 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 62,392 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Slight play in top arm

Fail 10 Jul 2017 62,392 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Slight play in top arm

Pass 13 Jul 2016 59,575 miles

Front Brakes cannot be viewed at time of test as covered

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

Pass 20 Jul 2015 56,154 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2015 56,154 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 9 Jul 2014 53,076 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2014 53,076 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2013 50,655 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 47,406 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 43,919 miles
Fail 27 May 2011 43,919 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Fail 9 Jun 2010 40,095 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2010 40,095 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2009 34,215 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 27,841 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 22,047 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 17,877 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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LA02 XJL is a 2002 Lexus SC430 in Gold with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LA02 XJL, 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 LA02 XJL registered?

LA02 XJL is a 2002 Lexus SC430, first registered on 19 June 2002.

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