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T5 VUK

2002 Lexus SC430

Bronze Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

41,284 mi
Last recorded41,284 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Lexus SC43071,598 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT5 VUK
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2002
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 25 Jun 2026 41,284 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2025 41,127 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2024 41,025 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2023 40,742 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2022 40,613 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2020 40,455 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 40,295 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH SIDES (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 40,017 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 39,905 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2016 39,086 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 38,303 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2014 37,546 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 35,909 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 34,502 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 32,108 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2010 26,027 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2009 21,948 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 19,689 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 16,904 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 13,460 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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T5 VUK is a 2002 Lexus SC430 in Bronze with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 T5 VUK, 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 T5 VUK registered?

T5 VUK is a 2002 Lexus SC430, first registered on 20 March 2002.

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