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RJ02 AUU

2002 Lexus SC430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

137,026 mi
Last recorded137,026 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Lexus SC43071,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ02 AUU
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 137,026 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Apr 2025 129,259 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2024 118,909 miles

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases down pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 30 Jan 2023 117,212 miles

general rust under car

Pass 19 May 2021 116,543 miles
Pass 15 May 2020 113,166 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 110,379 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2018 106,323 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 102,114 miles

exhaust system corroded

mil light on

Pass 11 Apr 2016 97,865 miles

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

Offside Front tyre wearing inner edge

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

Pass 17 Dec 2014 94,314 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 92,177 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 20 Jan 2014 92,165 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 23 Jan 2013 89,030 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 87,347 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Jan 2011 84,083 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2011 84,062 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2010 78,595 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 72,383 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 67,208 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 52,936 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 44,667 miles

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

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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RJ02 AUU is a 2002 Lexus SC430 in Silver with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 RJ02 AUU, 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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RJ02 AUU is a 2002 Lexus SC430, first registered on 4 April 2002.

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