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R44 PAV

2002 Lexus SC430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

59,317 mi
Last recorded59,317 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 Lexus SC43071,598 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR44 PAV
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 59,317 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2025 58,161 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2024 56,353 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2023 55,074 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2022 53,382 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Offside and Nearside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2021 51,763 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2021 51,763 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall also has cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Feb 2020 50,465 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Jan 2019 49,442 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2018 48,125 miles

Offside Rear tyre cracking up between treads

Fail 12 Feb 2018 48,124 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre cracking up between treads

Pass 30 Jan 2017 47,023 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Feb 2016 45,911 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jan 2015 44,550 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 43,378 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2013 42,183 miles

Knocking from nsr suspension.

engine malfunction light on

timing belt due

Fail 25 Jan 2013 42,183 miles

Knocking from nsr suspension.

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

engine malfunction light on

timing belt due

Pass 16 Feb 2012 41,129 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2011 39,882 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 33,976 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 31,814 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 30,337 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2007 27,932 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 22,956 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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R44 PAV is a 2002 Lexus SC430 in Silver with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 R44 PAV, 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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R44 PAV is a 2002 Lexus SC430, first registered on 21 January 2002.

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