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LX02 FHZ

2002 Lexus SC430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

142,528 mi
Last recorded142,528 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Lexus SC43071,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX02 FHZ
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 142,528 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2024 139,219 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2023 136,878 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2022 133,781 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2021 130,249 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2021 130,249 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2020 124,786 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2019 120,125 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2018 115,559 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2017 111,322 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2017 111,322 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 7 Dec 2016 106,583 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2015 103,266 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 102,472 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2014 97,554 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jul 2013 91,698 miles

advise both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 4 Sep 2012 84,865 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 81,894 miles

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

engine m/light on

Pass 17 Feb 2010 75,121 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 64,692 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 54,066 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 41,590 miles

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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LX02 FHZ is a 2002 Lexus SC430 in Silver with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 LX02 FHZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LX02 FHZ registered?

LX02 FHZ is a 2002 Lexus SC430, first registered on 28 June 2002.

Is LX02 FHZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LX02 FHZ shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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