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MM02 XDE

2002 Lexus SC430

Black Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests29 (22 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75.9%

Mileage

151,210 mi
Last recorded151,210 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Lexus SC43071,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM02 XDE
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

22 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 151,210 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2025 151,200 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2024 151,160 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2023 150,049 miles

Coil spring corroded Both Rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Front Lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Front Inner (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jul 2023 149,503 miles

Coil spring corroded Both Rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Front Lower Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Front Inner (5.2.3 (e))

VSC Warning light on

Pass 4 Jul 2022 145,676 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2021 143,142 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2021 143,141 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 8 Jun 2020 141,521 miles

ABS cuts in when coming to a stop but not affecting braking

Brake fluid low (unable to check pads as not visible)

Fuel vapour smell but no leaks

slight weap from P.A.S rack

Fail 5 Jun 2020 141,521 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 245/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 245/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

ABS cuts in when coming to a stop but not affecting braking

Brake fluid low (unable to check pads as not visible)

Fuel vapour smell but no leaks

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

slight weap from P.A.S rack

Pass 18 Apr 2019 137,089 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Apr 2019 137,038 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 132,254 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge worn smooth (4.1.E.1)

Fail 20 Apr 2018 132,224 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge worn smooth (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 126,509 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2017 126,509 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 15 Apr 2016 121,662 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 115,786 miles

rear exhaust section heavily corroded at its mountings to centre section

Fail 15 Apr 2015 115,757 miles

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

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

rear exhaust section heavily corroded at its mountings to centre section

Pass 11 Apr 2014 109,230 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 103,584 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 96,519 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 91,068 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Apr 2010 83,269 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2010 83,239 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Apr 2009 66,684 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 wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

cut on inner edge of nsr tyre

Pass 19 Mar 2008 49,381 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 41,244 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

brake fluid low

Pass 29 Mar 2006 35,332 miles

all 4 tyres worn on inner edge

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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MM02 XDE is a 2002 Lexus SC430 in Black with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75.9%.

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 MM02 XDE, 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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MM02 XDE is a 2002 Lexus SC430, first registered on 5 April 2002.

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