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T500 HAS

2002 Lexus SC430

Blue Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests27 (23 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate85.2%

Mileage

156,555 mi
Last recorded156,555 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Lexus SC43071,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT500 HAS
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

23 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 156,555 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 27 May 2025 154,082 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2024 149,840 miles
Pass 9 May 2023 149,653 miles
Fail 9 May 2023 149,644 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 8 Jun 2022 149,495 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 149,368 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2020 149,192 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2019 148,137 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2018 147,202 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 145,064 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2017 145,063 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 143,728 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2016 143,728 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

slight judder on o/s/r and both front brake discs

Pass 6 Aug 2015 137,132 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 135,654 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Oct 2013 132,546 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 17 Jan 2013 130,622 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Jan 2013 130,622 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 126,775 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 117,503 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 98,329 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 93,903 miles

front wipers smearing slight

interior mirror slightly insecure

Pass 24 Sep 2008 82,304 miles

front pads wearing thin

front tyres worn close to legal limit

lip on front discs

slight play at n/s/r bottom hub bush

wipers smearing

Pass 23 Feb 2008 78,346 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 60,750 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 38,113 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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T500 HAS is a 2002 Lexus SC430 in Blue with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.2%.

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 T500 HAS, 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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T500 HAS is a 2002 Lexus SC430, first registered on 11 February 2002.

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