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LM02 KCJ

2002 Lexus SC430

Green Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

102,238 mi
Last recorded102,238 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Lexus SC43071,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM02 KCJ
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 102,238 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2025 99,108 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

underside undersealed

Fail 28 Mar 2025 99,108 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

underside undersealed

Pass 26 Mar 2024 96,243 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2023 94,486 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2022 92,261 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2021 89,512 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2020 87,633 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2019 86,559 miles

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

Fail 5 Apr 2019 86,559 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Apr 2018 84,998 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2018 84,998 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 83,431 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2016 83,418 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2016 83,418 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Oct 2015 80,248 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Nov 2014 74,373 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2013 70,481 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Slight blow from middle exhaust

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Nov 2012 67,805 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 64,491 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2010 61,400 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2009 58,198 miles

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

unable to see condition of front or rear brake pads

Pass 8 Nov 2008 55,794 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 51,791 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 43,637 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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LM02 KCJ is a 2002 Lexus SC430 in Green with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 LM02 KCJ, 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 LM02 KCJ registered?

LM02 KCJ is a 2002 Lexus SC430, first registered on 10 June 2002.

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