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LO02 ZRT

2002 Lexus SC430

Red Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

73,182 mi
Last recorded73,182 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2002 Lexus SC43071,598 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO02 ZRT
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 73,182 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2025 73,182 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2025 72,881 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2024 72,512 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Mar 2023 72,224 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Mar 2022 71,878 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 71,219 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material light corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing damage to outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened light pitting / scoring (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material light corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened light pitting / scoring (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2020 70,589 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 68,710 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 68,663 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 67,460 miles

N/S/R Tyre perished on inner wall and underinflated

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

O/S/R Tyre inner wall perished and underinflated

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

Pass 28 Jun 2016 64,981 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 21 Jul 2015 62,469 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 59,799 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 57,182 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Jul 2012 55,376 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2011 53,234 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 51,552 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 49,328 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 47,072 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 42,525 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 25,487 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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LO02 ZRT is a 2002 Lexus SC430 in Red 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 LO02 ZRT, 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 LO02 ZRT registered?

LO02 ZRT is a 2002 Lexus SC430, first registered on 18 July 2002.

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