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M12 KCC

2002 Lexus SC430

Blue Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

139,754 mi
Last recorded139,754 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Lexus SC43071,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM12 KCC
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 139,754 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2025 138,665 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2024 137,182 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2023 135,838 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2022 134,425 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Mar 2022 134,425 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Mar 2021 132,987 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2021 132,987 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Feb 2020 131,693 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 129,183 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 127,624 miles

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint both sides (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear tyre wear on inner edge

Oil leak ()

engine light on

Pass 23 Feb 2017 125,889 miles

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

Oil leak

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Both rear lower (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Both rear lower (2.4.G.2)

Track rod end ball joint has slight play Both front inner arm (2.2.B.1f)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Feb 2016 123,004 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 119,505 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2014 116,231 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2013 114,146 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 110,520 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Dec 2010 105,817 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2010 105,816 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 13 Nov 2009 101,362 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 91,789 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2007 80,618 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2007 80,560 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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M12 KCC is a 2002 Lexus SC430 in Blue with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 M12 KCC, 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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M12 KCC is a 2002 Lexus SC430, first registered on 19 April 2002.

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