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S888 EBA

2002 Lexus SC430

Green Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

223,683 mi
Last recorded223,683 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Lexus SC43071,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS888 EBA
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 223,683 miles
Pass 27 May 2025 215,527 miles
Pass 25 May 2024 208,569 miles

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 25 May 2024 208,553 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 27 May 2023 201,335 miles

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 30 Dec 2021 193,972 miles

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2020 193,767 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 May 2019 192,217 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2018 190,926 miles
Fail 23 May 2018 190,926 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2017 189,854 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 25 May 2017 189,854 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 May 2016 188,196 miles

Eml light on

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush and offside front (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

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

Offside front inner steering rack has play

Fail 24 May 2016 188,196 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Brake hose kinked (3.6.B.4b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Eml light on

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush and offside front (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

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

Offside front inner steering rack has play

Pass 8 May 2015 185,571 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 32,497 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 177,109 miles
Fail 7 May 2013 177,109 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

tyre warning lamp on

Pass 5 May 2012 150,221 miles

Coolant leak

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 4 May 2012 150,221 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Coolant leak

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 4 May 2011 101,441 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 May 2011 101,441 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 62,634 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 3 Mar 2010 62,633 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Mar 2009 41,440 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2008 17,956 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2008 17,956 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 15,845 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 13,783 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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S888 EBA is a 2002 Lexus SC430 in Green with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 S888 EBA, 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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S888 EBA is a 2002 Lexus SC430, first registered on 7 January 2002.

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