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P14 BUB

2002 Lexus SC430

Red Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests25 (22 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate88%

Mileage

100,470 mi
Last recorded100,470 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Lexus SC43071,598 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP14 BUB
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

22 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 100,470 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Engine management light on

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

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 30 Sep 2025 100,295 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Engine management light on

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

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Sep 2024 85,068 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2023 71,127 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2023 70,964 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 27 Sep 2022 69,751 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2021 69,645 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 69,417 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 68,275 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 67,693 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Sep 2018 67,653 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 245/40r18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 245/40r18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2017 66,327 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2017 66,327 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 65,598 miles

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

corrosion to the connectors onto the rear silencer

cracks developing to both rear tyres

under trays fitted preventing a full underside component inspection

Pass 18 Sep 2015 64,557 miles

both rear tyres perished/cracking.

rear exhaust flanges thin/corroded.

stone chip o/s area of windscreen.

Pass 16 Sep 2014 63,537 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front, lower ball joint boots starting to leak grease.

both rear exhaust flanges corroded/thin.

both rear tyre treads cracked/perished.

slight play o/s/f wheel bearing.

Pass 7 Sep 2013 62,248 miles

both front tyres wearing inner edges.

stonechip- driver's side of windscreen.

tyre treads starting to crack/perish.

Pass 14 Sep 2012 60,488 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2011 57,588 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 54,317 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Sep 2009 48,136 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 44,204 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 38,079 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 30,668 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2006 23,758 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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P14 BUB is a 2002 Lexus SC430 in Red with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88%.

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 P14 BUB, 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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What year was P14 BUB registered?

P14 BUB is a 2002 Lexus SC430, first registered on 18 January 2002.

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