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LXZ 344

2002 Lexus SC430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

83,934 mi
Last recorded83,934 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Lexus SC43071,598 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLXZ 344
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 83,934 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inside edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Oct 2025 83,934 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Side walls (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inside edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jul 2024 76,013 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2024 76,013 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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 27 Jun 2023 69,115 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2022 61,196 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened + Supporting Arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2021 59,708 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2020 59,343 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 58,750 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2018 58,636 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 57,212 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 54,121 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2016 54,121 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 26 May 2015 52,456 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 49,911 miles
Fail 29 May 2013 48,362 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 May 2013 48,362 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 45,559 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 42,635 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 24 May 2010 40,388 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 37,069 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 32,285 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 28,102 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 23,967 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 344 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 83.3%.

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 LXZ 344, 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 344 registered?

LXZ 344 is a 2002 Lexus SC430, first registered on 6 June 2002.

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