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M9 EAO

2002 Lexus SC430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

141,886 mi
Last recorded141,886 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Lexus SC43071,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM9 EAO
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 141,886 miles

various points of underbody corrosion

Pass 17 Jan 2024 141,846 miles

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

exhaust backbox heatshield loose

offside tail pipe loose

slight movement in steering rack bushes, also rack slightly weaping

underbody corrosion

Pass 30 Dec 2022 140,892 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2021 140,287 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 137,910 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 134,035 miles

Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2018 128,990 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 13 Mar 2018 128,990 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Mar 2017 124,040 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

engine covers fitted obscuring some engine bay components

front brake pads not visible

rear brake pads not visible

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Mar 2017 124,040 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

engine covers fitted obscuring some engine bay components

front brake pads not visible

rear brake pads not visible

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Mar 2016 117,033 miles

rear brake pads not visible

Fail 15 Mar 2016 117,033 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

front brake pads not visible

nearside front brake binding slightly

offside front brake binding slightly

rear brake pads not visible

Pass 5 Mar 2015 109,801 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 8 Jan 2013 103,346 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2011 95,359 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2010 87,380 miles

Nearside Rear 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 Jan 2009 67,992 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 54,464 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 38,195 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2006 23,121 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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M9 EAO is a 2002 Lexus SC430 in Silver with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 M9 EAO, 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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M9 EAO is a 2002 Lexus SC430, first registered on 15 January 2002.

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