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LXZ 166

2002 Lexus SC430

Blue Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

106,378 mi
Last recorded106,378 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Lexus SC43071,598 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLXZ 166
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 106,378 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Apr 2024 106,217 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2022 105,712 miles

engine cover and under trays fitted

engine management lamp illuminated

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

body sill covers fitted

interior horn unit showing signs of wear

Pass 8 Oct 2021 104,487 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2021 104,487 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2020 102,865 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2020 102,845 miles

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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 20 Sep 2019 99,083 miles

slight surface corrosion to suspension components

Pass 3 Oct 2018 92,343 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 88,405 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 85,626 miles

Front tyres worn badly inner edges

Fail 20 Sep 2016 85,626 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front tyres worn badly inner edges

Pass 20 Nov 2015 83,359 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 80,556 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 28 Aug 2013 76,909 miles

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

Fail 28 Aug 2013 76,909 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2012 72,850 miles

brake pads wearing thin

rear heat shield exhaust insecure

rear tyres cracked and perrished

Pass 27 Oct 2011 66,800 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2010 58,717 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2010 58,717 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 54,361 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 49,846 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 48,541 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 42,199 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 33,226 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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LXZ 166 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 80%.

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 LXZ 166, 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 LXZ 166 registered?

LXZ 166 is a 2002 Lexus SC430, first registered on 25 July 2002.

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