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RV02 FNR

2002 Lexus SC430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Dec 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

122,879 mi
Last recorded122,879 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2002 Lexus SC43071,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV02 FNR
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 122,879 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 27 Dec 2024 121,724 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 25 Nov 2024 121,707 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure strengthening plate or fastening insecure Body Brace (6.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Outer ball joint on hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2023 120,176 miles

Offside Front body brace bar excessively corroded

Fail 29 Nov 2023 120,161 miles

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

Offside Front body brace bar excessively corroded

Pass 21 Nov 2022 118,127 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front subframe brace slightly corroded

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive corroded but unable to fully inspect due to thick layer of underseal and plastic covers fitted (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front subframe brace excessively corroded

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive corroded but unable to fully inspect due to thick layer of underseal and plastic covers fitted (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Nov 2022 118,127 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer not working No sound from pump (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front subframe brace slightly corroded

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive corroded but unable to fully inspect due to thick layer of underseal and plastic covers fitted (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front subframe brace excessively corroded

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive corroded but unable to fully inspect due to thick layer of underseal and plastic covers fitted (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Positive battery terminal loose

Pass 11 Nov 2021 116,541 miles

underside corroded

Fail 11 Nov 2021 116,541 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

underside corroded

Pass 18 Nov 2020 114,582 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2019 108,953 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2018 105,389 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2018 105,389 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

TPMS light on

Pass 2 Jun 2017 102,755 miles
Fail 24 May 2017 102,629 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Pass 18 May 2016 99,979 miles

exhaust corrorded

Pass 14 May 2015 97,717 miles

Exhaust joints are corroded.

Fail 8 May 2015 97,647 miles

Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Exhaust joints are corroded.

Offside rear and nearside suspensions arms have incorrect bolts fitted.

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

Pass 2 Jun 2014 92,757 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 87,374 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Nov 2011 84,774 miles

front tyres wearing inner edge

Pass 7 Oct 2010 74,628 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 62,048 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 51,205 miles

both rear tyres reading 3mm

Fail 25 Sep 2008 51,059 miles

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

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

both rear tyres reading 3mm

Pass 24 Sep 2007 42,114 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 41,234 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 39,984 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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RV02 FNR is a 2002 Lexus SC430 in Silver with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 RV02 FNR, 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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RV02 FNR is a 2002 Lexus SC430, first registered on 15 March 2002.

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