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T55 KEP

2002 Lexus SC430

Bronze Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

78,724 mi
Last recorded78,724 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Lexus SC43071,598 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT55 KEP
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2002
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 78,724 miles
Pass 15 May 2025 77,162 miles

underbody corrosion

Pass 14 May 2024 75,135 miles
Fail 11 May 2024 75,035 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 15 May 2023 72,105 miles
Fail 15 May 2023 72,105 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 11 May 2022 68,986 miles
Fail 10 May 2022 68,978 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 May 2021 66,219 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2020 61,516 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 58,445 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 55,391 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 51,057 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 May 2017 51,057 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 18 Apr 2017 50,967 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 46,870 miles
Pass 2 May 2015 42,842 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2015 42,842 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2014 39,187 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 5 Mar 2013 37,612 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2012 34,262 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

both front tyres bald on inner edge

Fail 19 Mar 2012 34,262 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

both front tyres bald on inner edge

Pass 14 Feb 2011 30,031 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 27,720 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 16 Feb 2010 27,720 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2009 24,363 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 21,621 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 18,397 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 15,591 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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T55 KEP is a 2002 Lexus SC430 in Bronze with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 T55 KEP, 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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T55 KEP is a 2002 Lexus SC430, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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