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LE02 SFZ

2002 Lexus SC430

Blue Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests24 (22 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

105,851 mi
Last recorded105,851 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Lexus SC43071,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLE02 SFZ
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

22 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 105,851 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2025 104,609 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 3 Jun 2024 101,129 miles

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

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

Vehicle under body / suspension components has surface corrosion

Pass 10 May 2023 98,931 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 9 Jun 2022 95,555 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 95,512 miles

both rear exhaust clamps corroded

Pass 13 May 2019 92,946 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2018 91,905 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 89,583 miles

tyre pressure warning light on

Pass 13 May 2016 86,855 miles

Run flat light on dashboard

Pass 27 May 2015 86,112 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 May 2014 84,331 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 28 May 2013 82,357 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 80,284 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 76,312 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2011 76,309 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Jul 2010 72,770 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 71,916 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 69,713 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 18 Jun 2007 65,558 miles

both rear tyres wearing close to legal limit on inner edge

light corrosion forming on exhaust joints

various parts of underbody and outer sill panels covered by trim

Pass 23 Jun 2006 55,080 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2006 55,080 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Mar 2006 50,797 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2005 37,064 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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LE02 SFZ is a 2002 Lexus SC430 in Blue with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 LE02 SFZ, 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 LE02 SFZ registered?

LE02 SFZ is a 2002 Lexus SC430, first registered on 19 March 2002.

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