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RG02 RJU

2002 Lexus SC430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

132,388 mi
Last recorded132,388 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Lexus SC43071,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRG02 RJU
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 132,388 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jun 2024 127,688 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jul 2023 122,559 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2022 118,904 miles

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 10 Jun 2021 113,255 miles
Pass 27 May 2020 110,775 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

plastic covers fitted.

Pass 10 Jun 2019 102,414 miles

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

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

engine trims fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 20 Jun 2018 94,098 miles

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

Fail 20 Jun 2018 94,098 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2017 93,983 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2017 93,983 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Headlamp levelling device obviously defective adjusting link arm mounting broken (1.7.2)

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

TPMS warning lamp displayed on dash

Pass 26 Jul 2016 89,726 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 87,502 miles

offside rear tyre is low on inside edge

Pass 16 May 2014 86,041 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Apr 2013 83,205 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Apr 2013 83,205 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Apr 2012 77,588 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2010 52,165 miles

245 40 18 93Y

Both rear tyres wearing low on inner shoulders.

Pass 22 Jan 2010 37,347 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 36,092 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2009 36,092 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2008 33,828 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON INNER EDGE

Pass 10 Jul 2007 27,816 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 20,010 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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RG02 RJU 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 83.3%.

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 RG02 RJU, 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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RG02 RJU is a 2002 Lexus SC430, first registered on 26 July 2002.

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