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M44 DNB

2002 Lexus SC430

Bronze Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

65,816 mi
Last recorded65,816 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Lexus SC43071,598 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM44 DNB
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2002
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 65,816 miles
Pass 24 May 2024 64,606 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2023 64,603 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2022 63,543 miles

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

Front both front tyres have sidewall cuts and both front tyres are underinflated

Front both front tyres worn smooth on inner shoulder

Nearside Front wheel has slight damage

Fail 11 Feb 2022 63,520 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak both centre/front joints (8.2.1.1 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both rear brake pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front both front tyres have sidewall cuts and both front tyres are underinflated

Front both front tyres worn smooth on inner shoulder

Nearside Front wheel has slight damage

Pass 27 Feb 2021 61,298 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2019 59,962 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH SIDES (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 59,230 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2018 59,230 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2017 56,290 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2016 51,408 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2015 50,008 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2015 50,008 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2014 49,474 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 48,533 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 47,905 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 47,904 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2012 47,904 miles

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

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2010 36,033 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Jul 2009 55,235 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 50,617 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 45,205 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 38,020 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Fail 12 Apr 2006 38,018 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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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M44 DNB is a 2002 Lexus SC430 in Bronze with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 M44 DNB, 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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M44 DNB is a 2002 Lexus SC430, first registered on 24 January 2002.

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