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S777 OTA

2002 Lexus SC430

Red Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

132,546 mi
Last recorded132,546 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2025
Typical for 2002 Lexus SC43071,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS777 OTA
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2025 132,546 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively nearside and offside (1.2.1 (e))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside front rear arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside [would recommend changing] (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside body (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security nearside and offside (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

corrosion to all suspension components

Fail 10 Jul 2025 132,546 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective nearside and offside lens polished (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively nearside and offside (1.2.1 (e))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside front rear arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside [would recommend changing] (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside body (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security nearside and offside (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

corrosion to all suspension components

Pass 11 Jul 2024 132,172 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively nearside and offside (1.2.1 (e))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside front rear arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear parking brake effort low

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

Rear nearside and offside brake discs corroded but not seriously weakened

all rear suspension components corroded but nothing excessive

parking brake foot lever has low travel

Pass 15 Jul 2023 131,447 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front rear arm bushes [nearside and offside] (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

all rear suspension components corroded but not excessive

Pass 7 Jul 2022 130,983 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arms[nearside and offside]marked with yellow chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Jul 2021 129,636 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2020 128,759 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 125,786 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread worn to 3 mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread worn to 3 mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread worn to 3 mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread worn to 3 mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 124,101 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 122,077 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 118,624 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 113,993 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 108,775 miles

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

both front tyres inner edges close to limit

Pass 10 Jun 2013 102,314 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 92,554 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 85,001 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 78,924 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2009 70,398 miles

unable to see rear and front outer pads

Pass 14 Apr 2008 63,009 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 Apr 2007 55,678 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Apr 2007 55,678 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2006 47,533 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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S777 OTA is a 2002 Lexus SC430 in Red 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 S777 OTA, 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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S777 OTA is a 2002 Lexus SC430, first registered on 2 September 2002.

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