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N6 EBC

2002 Lexus SC430

Red Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

77,687 mi
Last recorded77,687 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2002 Lexus SC43071,598 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN6 EBC
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 77,687 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view b zone (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Dec 2025 77,673 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view b zone (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2020 75,828 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2020 75,825 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2019 71,286 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2019 71,286 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2018 66,382 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 64,412 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust system rusty

Pass 3 Feb 2016 45,284 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edge

exhaust corroded

front brake disc lipped

n/s/r tail pipe corroded

Fail 3 Feb 2016 45,284 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front tyres worn on inner edge

exhaust corroded

front brake disc lipped

n/s/r tail pipe corroded

Pass 20 Feb 2015 40,870 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 34,885 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 26,549 miles

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

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

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

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

sill covers fitted

Pass 13 Feb 2012 15,771 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 9,709 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 9,539 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2008 9,086 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 8,473 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2007 7,662 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2005 6,830 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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N6 EBC is a 2002 Lexus SC430 in Red with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 N6 EBC, 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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N6 EBC is a 2002 Lexus SC430, first registered on 6 January 2002.

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