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LOL 1N

2002 Lexus SC430

Black Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

73,971 mi
Last recorded73,971 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Lexus SC43071,598 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLOL 1N
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 73,971 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

exhaust det

front tyres wearing on inner edge slightly

general corrosion to all steering/suspension components

Fail 5 Jun 2026 73,971 miles

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

exhaust det

front tyres wearing on inner edge slightly

general corrosion to all steering/suspension components

Pass 17 Jun 2025 69,521 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2024 68,624 miles
Pass 25 May 2023 68,539 miles
Fail 24 May 2023 68,533 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2020 67,279 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jan 2020 67,277 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2019 65,025 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jan 2019 65,024 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2018 62,973 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2016 60,233 miles

both rear exhaust tips corroded

both rear tyres on legal limit

both undersills slightly corroded

brake fluid level on minimum

power steering fluid on minimum

tyre pressure monitoring system light on

Pass 29 Dec 2015 57,413 miles

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

both rear tyres on legal limit

nearside rear brake pad on limit

Pass 24 Jan 2014 50,696 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2012 45,438 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 41,700 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2010 34,977 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2009 26,520 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 22,189 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2007 22,189 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2006 18,264 miles

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

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

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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LOL 1N is a 2002 Lexus SC430 in Black with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 LOL 1N, 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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LOL 1N is a 2002 Lexus SC430, first registered on 10 October 2002.

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