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T70 VDL

2002 Lexus SC430

Red Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

70,094 mi
Last recorded70,094 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 Lexus SC43071,598 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT70 VDL
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025 70,094 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2024 61,443 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2023 53,681 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2022 51,842 miles

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

Fail 7 Jul 2022 51,842 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Jul 2021 50,802 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 50,168 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 48,924 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 47,233 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 45,574 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 43,386 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 39,858 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 36,586 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 33,014 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 30,540 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 28,805 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2009 26,787 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Oct 2009 26,787 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2008 24,883 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 12 Nov 2008 24,883 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2007 22,453 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 21,210 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2005 18,594 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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T70 VDL is a 2002 Lexus SC430 in Red with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 T70 VDL, 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 T70 VDL registered?

T70 VDL is a 2002 Lexus SC430, first registered on 7 January 2002.

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