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S7 BTU

2002 Lexus SC430

Bronze Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

48,387 mi
Last recorded48,387 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Lexus SC43071,598 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS7 BTU
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2002
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 48,387 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2025 45,189 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2.5 mm on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2024 33,319 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Ball Joint weeping grease

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

Fail 2 Feb 2024 33,318 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding Brake binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pads worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Ball Joint weeping grease

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

Pass 17 Feb 2023 21,785 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2022 9,498 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2021 8,070 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2020 6,194 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 5,086 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 4,944 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 4,802 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 4,298 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 3,940 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2013 3,805 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 3,419 miles

all four tyres have surface cracks between treads

n/side wiper rubber starting to split at end

Pass 14 Jan 2010 3,311 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 2,973 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 2,487 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 1,979 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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S7 BTU is a 2002 Lexus SC430 in Bronze with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 S7 BTU, 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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What year was S7 BTU registered?

S7 BTU is a 2002 Lexus SC430, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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The MOT history for S7 BTU shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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