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PA02 CPY

2002 Lexus SC430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

65,237 mi
Last recorded65,237 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Lexus SC43071,598 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPA02 CPY
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 65,237 miles
Pass 15 May 2025 64,850 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2023 64,842 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2021 64,581 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 64,528 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 64,398 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 64,274 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 64,242 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 63,968 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 63,835 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust deteriorating

Pass 25 Apr 2014 63,689 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2013 63,572 miles

centre and rear exhaust deteriorating

Pass 21 Aug 2012 63,230 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

o/s/f tyre side wall has a cut

slight blow rear exhaust

Fail 12 Jul 2011 62,060 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Jul 2011 62,060 miles

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Aug 2010 61,119 miles

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

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

off side front tyre as cut in side wall.not down to cords

Fail 4 Aug 2010 61,119 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

off side front tyre as cut in side wall.not down to cords

Pass 9 Mar 2009 59,124 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 57,401 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 48,892 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 37,025 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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PA02 CPY is a 2002 Lexus SC430 in Silver with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 PA02 CPY, 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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PA02 CPY is a 2002 Lexus SC430, first registered on 6 March 2002.

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