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MH02 KNO

2002 Lexus SC430

Grey Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

141,983 mi
Last recorded141,983 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2002 Lexus SC43071,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMH02 KNO
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 141,983 miles

Offside Front strut brace severely corroded but not affecting structural rigidity

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

Pass 20 Dec 2024 134,831 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2024 134,831 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Jan 2024 127,763 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

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

slight surface corrosion to rear underside and suspension components.

Pass 6 Feb 2023 119,859 miles

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2022 115,107 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2021 108,383 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2020 103,624 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

outer sill and underbody covers fitted

Fail 10 Feb 2020 103,624 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

outer sill and underbody covers fitted

Pass 10 Jan 2019 97,504 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 6 Feb 2018 93,306 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt pin hole (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Outer Tail Pipe End Partially insecure

Fail 29 Jan 2018 93,283 miles

Offside Front Inner Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

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

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

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

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt pin hole (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Outer Tail Pipe End Partially insecure

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

Pass 13 Jan 2017 88,481 miles

Rear exhaust system slightly corroded

Rear suspension components slightly corroded

Pass 11 Jan 2016 84,329 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre wearing 2mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 8 Dec 2014 78,608 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 72,002 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2013 72,002 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

brake fluid low

rear exhaust shield loose

rear tyres low

Pass 30 Oct 2012 66,365 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 62,773 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 57,779 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2009 49,931 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Oct 2009 49,931 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 49,655 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2007 48,698 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Fail 16 Jun 2007 48,698 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 19 Jun 2006 46,149 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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MH02 KNO is a 2002 Lexus SC430 in Grey with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 MH02 KNO, 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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MH02 KNO is a 2002 Lexus SC430, first registered on 25 April 2002.

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