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SN 99

2002 Lexus SC430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

59,589 mi
Last recorded59,589 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 2002 Lexus SC43071,598 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN 99
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2025 59,589 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2024 56,495 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2023 51,250 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2022 48,562 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2022 48,329 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2021 43,843 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2021 43,643 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 18 Feb 2020 42,154 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 39,224 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2018 29,497 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 25,954 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 19,883 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 18,839 miles

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 29 May 2013 17,838 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 16,588 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 14,706 miles

Nearside 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)

Pass 1 Sep 2008 12,478 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 10,371 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 8,237 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2006 8,237 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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SN 99 is a 2002 Lexus SC430 in Silver with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 SN 99, 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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SN 99 is a 2002 Lexus SC430, first registered on 1 October 2002.

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