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LL 4000

2002 Lexus SC430

Bronze Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

17,838 mi
Last recorded17,838 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 Lexus SC43071,598 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL 4000
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2002
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 17,838 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2024 17,756 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2023 17,574 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2022 17,322 miles

engine covers and undertrays obscuring some testable items

Pass 19 Aug 2021 17,216 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020 17,067 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 16,783 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 16,665 miles

engine cover and undertrays

Pass 18 Aug 2017 16,618 miles

engine & under trays

Pass 1 Sep 2016 16,548 miles

engine & under trays

Pass 11 Aug 2015 16,318 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Aug 2014 16,131 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2013 15,894 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 15,769 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 15,599 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2011 15,599 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Aug 2010 15,443 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 14,980 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 14,509 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 12,078 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 10,877 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2005 9,311 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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LL 4000 is a 2002 Lexus SC430 in Bronze 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 LL 4000, 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 LL 4000 registered?

LL 4000 is a 2002 Lexus SC430, first registered on 1 September 2002.

Is LL 4000 safe to buy?

The MOT history for LL 4000 shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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