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ML02 OYT

2002 Lexus SC430

Red Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

78,786 mi
Last recorded78,786 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 Lexus SC43071,598 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML02 OYT
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 78,786 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 Jul 2024 78,340 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH SIDE (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDE (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened BOTHN SIDE (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2023 75,467 miles
Pass 30 May 2022 70,789 miles

Central Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated very minor cracking (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside tyres are wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 May 2021 66,767 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier under bonnet (4.13 (a) (i))

Rear rear silencer flanges are corroded

Pass 14 May 2020 64,901 miles

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Offside & Nearside slightly binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 63,256 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 59,315 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 55,991 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 54,072 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 51,965 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 48,320 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

corrosion on exhaust in places

Pass 6 Aug 2013 47,842 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 47,132 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 45,393 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2010 44,793 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 41,854 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 25 Jul 2008 36,918 miles

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

Fail 24 Jul 2008 36,918 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2007 29,477 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2007 29,207 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2006 21,746 miles

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

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

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

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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ML02 OYT is a 2002 Lexus SC430 in Red with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 ML02 OYT, 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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ML02 OYT is a 2002 Lexus SC430, first registered on 6 August 2002.

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