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SF02 PCN

2002 Lexus SC430

Blue Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

93,120 mi
Last recorded93,120 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Lexus SC43071,598 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF02 PCN
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 93,120 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2025 87,128 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 3 Apr 2024 82,962 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2023 78,309 miles

Front sub frame support arms corroded

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear suspension components corroded

Pass 22 Mar 2022 74,230 miles

Front subframe support arms corroded

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2020 71,296 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2019 68,024 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2019 68,023 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Pass 18 Dec 2018 63,891 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre worn on inner/outer edge

Pass 20 Dec 2017 58,393 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2016 55,196 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2015 52,145 miles

Slight play in nearside front upper suspension ball joint

Slight play in offside front upper suspension ball joint

Fail 12 Dec 2014 47,110 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2014 47,110 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2013 42,132 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 35,396 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 29,865 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 26,819 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2009 22,225 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2009 22,225 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 15,251 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 14,196 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 12,628 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 11,173 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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SF02 PCN is a 2002 Lexus SC430 in Blue with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 SF02 PCN, 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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SF02 PCN is a 2002 Lexus SC430, first registered on 26 July 2002.

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