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MH02 NOF

2002 Lexus SC430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

68,973 mi
Last recorded68,973 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Lexus SC43071,598 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMH02 NOF
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 68,973 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2026 68,937 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2025 67,572 miles

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

oil/fluid leaks

suspension components etc corroded

Fail 25 Mar 2025 67,544 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engine malfunction indicator lamp illuminated

oil/fluid leaks

suspension components etc corroded

Pass 4 Apr 2024 66,200 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 4 Apr 2024 66,200 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Jun 2022 64,531 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2022 64,531 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2021 62,855 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2020 60,625 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2020 60,623 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2020 60,302 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2019 59,179 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2019 59,179 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 May 2017 55,295 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2016 52,131 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2015 50,874 miles
Pass 24 May 2014 49,442 miles

n/s/r tyre slightly distorted on tread

Pass 14 Jun 2013 47,535 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 28 May 2013 47,517 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 May 2012 45,265 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 May 2011 43,164 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 40,784 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 37,735 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2008 37,735 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 11 Oct 2007 34,772 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2006 27,400 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 NOF is a 2002 Lexus SC430 in Silver with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 NOF, 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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What year was MH02 NOF registered?

MH02 NOF is a 2002 Lexus SC430, first registered on 31 May 2002.

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