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M12 LFL

2002 Lexus SC430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

105,595 mi
Last recorded105,595 miles
Recorded on29 May 2025
Typical for 2002 Lexus SC43071,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM12 LFL
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 May 2025 105,595 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

rear suspension components covered in thick black sealant

sign of repair covered in thick black sealant

sill trays fitted cant carry out full inspection on outer and inner sills general under body covered in black substance

underbody front to rear covered in black sealant

Fail 22 May 2025 105,591 miles

Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

sill trays fitted cant carry out full inspection on outer and inner sills general under body covered in black substance

Pass 17 Sep 2024 104,639 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor and suspension components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2021 104,490 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive inner front (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 1 Jun 2021 104,484 miles

Nearside Rear Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 May 2019 99,125 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2019 99,104 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault V S C (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Corrosion to front and rear suspension components

Corrosion to various areas & plastic covers under vehicle

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Offside & nearside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Metal cross members under vehicle insecure

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Offside & nearside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2017 95,664 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 90,258 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box blowing where both centre pipes join (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on outer edge and worn thru top layer of rubber, (has secondary (raised tread) on shoulders) (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (bald on outer edge, (has secondary (raised tread) on shoulders)) (4.1.E.1)

Fail 5 Oct 2016 90,256 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box blowing where both centre pipes join (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on outer edge and worn thru top layer of rubber, (has secondary (raised tread) on shoulders) (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (bald on outer edge, (has secondary (raised tread) on shoulders)) (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 86,745 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

engine covers / under trays fitted

Pass 3 Jul 2014 84,576 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Jun 2014 84,550 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management light on

Pass 2 Apr 2013 81,430 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine managment warning light on

fuel tank mounting straps rusty

Pass 3 Apr 2012 79,160 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear suspension component mountings starting to rust

Pass 28 Mar 2011 76,495 miles

Both rear disc's scored but not effecting brake performance

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

wipers streaking but still got veiw to road

Fail 28 Mar 2011 76,495 miles

Both rear disc's scored but not effecting brake performance

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

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

wipers streaking but still got veiw to road

Fail 31 Mar 2010 72,665 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 31 Mar 2010 72,665 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 64,954 miles

o/s & n/s front tyres tread wearing on inner edges

Pass 10 Mar 2008 55,735 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 46,552 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2006

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 LFL is a 2002 Lexus SC430 in Silver with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 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 M12 LFL, 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 LFL is a 2002 Lexus SC430, first registered on 20 March 2002.

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