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NM02 LFO

2002 Lexus SC430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

96,863 mi
Last recorded96,863 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Lexus SC43071,598 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNM02 LFO
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 96,863 miles
Pass 9 May 2025 95,068 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm of two inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm of two inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2024 92,525 miles
Fail 8 May 2024 92,510 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm of two inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm of two inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing & @ 2.3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 May 2023 88,990 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm of two inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm of two inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2022 85,386 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2021 81,064 miles
Pass 11 May 2020 76,456 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 75,288 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 74,358 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 73,155 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 73,019 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 72,193 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 70,218 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 66,192 miles

tyre pressure monitor light on

Pass 14 Mar 2012 63,117 miles

tyre pressure monitor light staying on.

Fail 9 Mar 2012 63,093 miles

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

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

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

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

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

tyre pressure monitor light staying on.

Pass 9 Mar 2011 58,473 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 53,738 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2010 53,737 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)

Fail 4 Mar 2009 48,058 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Mar 2009 48,058 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 40,119 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 1 Mar 2007 32,970 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 25,822 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2006 25,822 miles

Offside Front Steering retaining device missing (2.2.C.1g)

WARNING LIGHT ON DASH ( POSSIBLY TRACTION CONTROL LIGHT )

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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NM02 LFO is a 2002 Lexus SC430 in Silver with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 NM02 LFO, 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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NM02 LFO is a 2002 Lexus SC430, first registered on 23 March 2002.

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The MOT history for NM02 LFO shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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