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LP02 ARF

2002 Lexus SC430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2026
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

94,448 mi
Last recorded94,448 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2025
Typical for 2002 Lexus SC43071,598 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLP02 ARF
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2025 94,448 miles

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

Fail 17 Jan 2025 94,439 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

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

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Pass 12 Feb 2024 92,719 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2024 92,626 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Feb 2023 90,784 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2022 89,870 miles

Front wind screen as large crack across bottom of wind screen

Fail 11 Feb 2022 89,870 miles

Front wind screen as large crack across bottom of wind screen

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Feb 2021 87,354 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2020 85,895 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2020 85,895 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working water leaks from system (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Feb 2019 83,917 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2019 83,917 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Feb 2018 80,942 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2018 80,942 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jan 2017 77,103 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2016 73,477 miles

Offside osr tyre got a puncture

both rar tyres close to min

Pass 6 Mar 2015 68,541 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2015 68,541 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Feb 2014 58,639 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 45,697 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Mar 2012 44,327 miles

tyre light on .

Fail 26 Mar 2012 44,304 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

tyre light on .

Pass 18 Apr 2011 38,694 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 32,979 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges .

cut in outer wall nearside front tyres .

Pass 21 Apr 2009 25,731 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 23,672 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 22,621 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 19,158 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2007 19,158 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2006 10,796 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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LP02 ARF is a 2002 Lexus SC430 in Silver with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 LP02 ARF, 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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LP02 ARF is a 2002 Lexus SC430, first registered on 21 March 2002.

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