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MW02 ZDP

2002 Lexus SC430

Bronze Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

117,059 mi
Last recorded117,059 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Lexus SC43071,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW02 ZDP
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2002
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 117,059 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2024 115,385 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2023 113,935 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Nov 2023 113,915 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2022 112,596 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 110,544 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2020 108,294 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2019 105,871 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to front section (6.1.2 (a))

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 24 May 2018 104,324 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 30 May 2017 102,434 miles

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

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

Pass 31 May 2016 100,087 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)

rear brake pads worn

Pass 26 May 2015 97,146 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 94,367 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 91,101 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 88,271 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 86,100 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 83,410 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2009 80,299 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 80,047 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2007 73,278 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2007 73,278 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 60,342 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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MW02 ZDP is a 2002 Lexus SC430 in Bronze 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 MW02 ZDP, 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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MW02 ZDP is a 2002 Lexus SC430, first registered on 25 July 2002.

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