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S111 HDL

2002 Lexus SC430

Bronze Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests23 (22 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.7%

Mileage

62,518 mi
Last recorded62,518 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Lexus SC43071,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS111 HDL
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2002
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

22 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 62,518 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2025 61,809 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2024 60,903 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2023 60,314 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2022 59,329 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2021 58,808 miles

surface corrosion on underside of vehicle

Pass 14 Jul 2020 58,227 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 57,613 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 56,981 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 56,302 miles

Front suspension corroded

Rear suspension corroded

Pass 2 Jun 2016 55,966 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2016 55,958 miles

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 28 May 2015 55,015 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 54,791 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 52,436 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2012 50,226 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 49,255 miles

advise a lot of surface rust on all underside of vehicle susjest an oil spray treatment

Pass 2 Jul 2010 48,106 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2009 46,687 miles

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

engine worning light on

heavy corrosion to exhaust back box joining

o/s/f tyre wering on iner edge (tracking?)

slight play in steering rack / steering

washers poor n/s

Pass 25 Jul 2008 44,604 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 42,996 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 39,037 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 36,812 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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S111 HDL is a 2002 Lexus SC430 in Bronze with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.7%.

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 S111 HDL, 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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S111 HDL is a 2002 Lexus SC430, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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