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UK02 LEX

2002 Lexus SC430

Black Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

123,140 mi
Last recorded123,140 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Lexus SC43071,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUK02 LEX
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 123,140 miles

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

Tpms light on

Fail 20 Oct 2025 123,133 miles

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

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

Tpms light on

Pass 30 Sep 2024 114,670 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various pipes have corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both O/S & N/S (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking suggest attention (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

TPMS lamp on

Fail 27 Sep 2024 114,670 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various pipes have corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both O/S & N/S (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking suggest attention (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2023 112,031 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 14 Sep 2023 112,031 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Sep 2022 110,424 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

surface corrosion underneath

Pass 6 Oct 2021 109,187 miles

Exhaust emissions only just met requirements

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe has a minor leak (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Sep 2020 108,196 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2020 108,189 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2019 106,407 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 103,422 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 101,285 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Front wipers poor

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

Pass 20 Sep 2016 100,101 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

cut in offside rear tyre tread no cords showing at time of test

engine covers fitted obscuring some engine bay components

front brake pads not visible

rear brake pads not visible

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Sep 2016 100,095 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

cut in offside rear tyre tread no cords showing at time of test

engine covers fitted obscuring some engine bay components

front brake pads not visible

rear brake pads not visible

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Sep 2015 96,641 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Slight play in various nearside rear upper and lower suspension joints and bushes

Tyre pressure monitor system light on

Pass 12 Sep 2014 93,638 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2013 91,041 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 87,916 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 85,233 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 80,190 miles

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

Rear exhaust heat shield loose ( over rear silencer)

Rear right hand exhaust bracket corroded off pipe but system still adequately supported.

Pass 7 Oct 2009 72,436 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2008 60,062 miles

both front tyres worn low on inside edges

rear silencer heat shield adrift

Pass 22 Oct 2007 50,378 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

Pass 14 Aug 2006 36,953 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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UK02 LEX is a 2002 Lexus SC430 in Black with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 UK02 LEX, 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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UK02 LEX is a 2002 Lexus SC430, first registered on 2 August 2002.

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