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SN02 TFB

2002 Lexus SC430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2026
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

76,985 mi
Last recorded76,985 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 Lexus SC43071,598 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN02 TFB
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2025 76,985 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2024 75,940 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

general corrosion underneath

Pass 15 Aug 2023 72,561 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2022 70,584 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2021 69,206 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 67,050 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2019 64,376 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2018 62,644 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Feb 2017 60,978 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2017 60,978 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2016 57,205 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 51,169 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 45,189 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2013 45,168 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2012 41,009 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2011 40,730 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 38,924 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 34,944 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2008 28,909 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 29,157 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 2 Jul 2007 24,981 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 19,077 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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SN02 TFB is a 2002 Lexus SC430 in Silver with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 SN02 TFB, 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 SN02 TFB registered?

SN02 TFB is a 2002 Lexus SC430, first registered on 13 June 2002.

Is SN02 TFB safe to buy?

The MOT history for SN02 TFB shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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