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N13 BCB

2002 Lexus SC430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

73,086 mi
Last recorded73,086 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2025
Typical for 2002 Lexus SC43071,598 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN13 BCB
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2025 73,086 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 2 Apr 2025 73,084 miles

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

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

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 Apr 2024 71,217 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Apr 2023 69,253 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2023 69,253 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2022 67,618 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2022 67,618 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

exhaust heatshield insecure

Pass 15 Apr 2021 65,825 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 64,843 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 62,778 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 60,890 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2016 60,890 miles

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Oct 2015 59,168 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 55,837 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2013 51,884 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 50,607 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 43,250 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2008 43,233 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2006 39,198 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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N13 BCB is a 2002 Lexus SC430 in Silver with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 N13 BCB, 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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N13 BCB is a 2002 Lexus SC430, first registered on 12 March 2002.

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