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T66 MKN

2002 Lexus SC430

Blue Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jan 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

121,834 mi
Last recorded121,834 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2002 Lexus SC43071,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT66 MKN
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 121,834 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective tarnished (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective tarnished (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2025 120,504 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2023 117,903 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2022 116,050 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2021 109,171 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2020 104,693 miles

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

Fail 11 Dec 2020 104,691 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Jun 2019 97,889 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 92,337 miles

Central Rear Lower Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jun 2018 92,302 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Rear Lower Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2017 86,794 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2017 86,792 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2016 77,107 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has slight cracking in tread.

Offside Front tyre has slight cracking in tread.

Pass 2 Jun 2015 61,967 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2015 61,949 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

rear silencer heat shield insecure

Pass 27 Jun 2014 59,452 miles

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

headlight leveling system indicates a fault

Pass 12 Feb 2013 58,878 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 58,641 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear exhaust heatshield loose

Pass 6 Aug 2010 58,244 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 57,347 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 53,452 miles

both rear tyres on border line

Pass 12 Nov 2007 46,986 miles

both front tyres waring on inner edge,small cuts to side walls

Pass 23 Nov 2006 41,507 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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T66 MKN is a 2002 Lexus SC430 in Blue with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 T66 MKN, 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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T66 MKN is a 2002 Lexus SC430, first registered on 7 June 2002.

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