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LX02 FJE

2002 Lexus SC430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

88,522 mi
Last recorded88,522 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 Lexus SC43071,598 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 88,522 miles

Exhaust in poor condition

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2024 87,949 miles

Exhaust in poor condition

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2021 87,638 miles

Exhaust in poor condition

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides slightly pitted with corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides slightly pitted with corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 Nov 2021 87,638 miles

Exhaust in poor condition

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides slightly pitted with corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides slightly pitted with corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 85,092 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Oct 2017 77,763 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Oct 2016 73,609 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2016 73,609 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Oct 2015 68,668 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2015 68,668 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 22 Oct 2014 62,868 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Oct 2014 62,868 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

near side front tyre devoid of primary tread inside edge

Pass 27 Sep 2013 53,892 miles

Nearside mirror glass damaged and deteriorated

Pass 29 Sep 2012 52,850 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged nearside

engine mangament light on

nearside front & rear tyre's have damage to the outer sidewall's

Fail 27 Sep 2012 52,830 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Non obligatory mirror damaged nearside

engine mangament light on

nearside front & rear tyre's have damage to the outer sidewall's

Pass 26 Aug 2011 50,572 miles

Offside & nearside front tyres damaged on outer sidewalls

Fail 25 Aug 2011 50,566 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside & nearside front tyres damaged on outer sidewalls

Pass 23 Aug 2010 45,813 miles

Battery insecure

Pass 13 Jul 2009 43,180 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 41,322 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2008 41,313 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 4 Jul 2007 39,180 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 33,681 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2005 22,740 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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LX02 FJE is a 2002 Lexus SC430 in Silver with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 LX02 FJE, 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 LX02 FJE registered?

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

Is LX02 FJE safe to buy?

The MOT history for LX02 FJE shows 24 tests with a 70.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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