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P66 APF

2002 Lexus SC430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

119,017 mi
Last recorded119,017 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2025
Typical for 2002 Lexus SC43071,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP66 APF
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2025 119,017 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2024 118,488 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2024 118,488 miles

Headlamp aim too high both too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Aug 2017 117,990 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2016 116,984 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 111,210 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2015 111,206 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Jul 2014 110,577 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust corroding

Pass 18 Sep 2013 106,996 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust corroding

Pass 20 Sep 2012 103,559 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust corroded

front of undertray damaged

tyre warning light flashing

Pass 5 Sep 2011 96,244 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 90,037 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 81,953 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2008 70,483 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2007 58,491 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 48,316 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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P66 APF is a 2002 Lexus SC430 in Silver with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 P66 APF, 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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P66 APF is a 2002 Lexus SC430, first registered on 1 August 2002.

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