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LS02 LXS

2002 Lexus SC430

Blue Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

98,365 mi
Last recorded98,365 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Lexus SC43071,598 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS02 LXS
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 98,365 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most arm bush worn in lower suspension arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear could not inspect rear pads

Pass 8 Nov 2024 96,913 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2023 89,700 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear sections of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 5 Sep 2023 89,700 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear sections of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Sep 2022 85,456 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2022 85,456 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 Aug 2020 85,192 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2020 85,185 miles

Rear Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Pass 4 Oct 2018 77,774 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2018 77,746 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2017 72,830 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2017 72,783 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 30 Sep 2016 66,615 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2016 66,615 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2016 66,419 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 66,276 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 63,126 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2013 63,126 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 15 May 2012 58,478 miles

Nearside Rear 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 12 Jan 2011 49,354 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 48,780 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 47,358 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 45,866 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 40,722 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 31,123 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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LS02 LXS is a 2002 Lexus SC430 in Blue with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 LS02 LXS, 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 LS02 LXS registered?

LS02 LXS is a 2002 Lexus SC430, first registered on 12 March 2002.

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