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V1 AVY

2002 Lexus SC430

Green Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

93,803 mi
Last recorded93,803 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 2002 Lexus SC43071,598 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV1 AVY
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 93,803 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2024 93,755 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2023 93,467 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2022 93,410 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2021 92,875 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2020 91,142 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2020 91,142 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 21 Feb 2019 88,989 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

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

Fail 18 Feb 2019 88,988 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 12 Feb 2018 86,510 miles

item removed from drivers view

under trays fitted

Pass 20 Feb 2017 84,626 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 19 Feb 2016 81,070 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2016 81,055 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Engine MIL on

Pass 14 Nov 2014 73,232 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 67,521 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2012 62,206 miles

engine management light on

tyre pressure light on

Pass 31 Aug 2012 62,088 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2011 61,235 miles

AUX belt deteriorated

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

VSC light on!

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

engine management light on!

o/s/ registration plate lamp lense missing

o/s/f tyre side wall cut

o/s/r tyre cut

o/s/r tyre side wall cut

o/s/r tyre slightly worn

vehicle only just passed emmisions test!

Pass 30 Dec 2011 61,235 miles

AUX belt deteriorated

VSC light on!

engine management light on!

o/s/ registration plate lamp lense missing

o/s/f tyre side wall cut

o/s/r tyre cut

o/s/r tyre side wall cut

o/s/r tyre slightly worn

vehicle only just passed emmisions test!

Pass 23 Sep 2010 58,615 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2010 58,613 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2009 50,205 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 38,879 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2007 23,568 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 23,107 miles

rear registration plate cracked

Pass 23 May 2006 19,119 miles

nearside rear tyre has cut on outer wall

offside rear tyre has cut on outer wall

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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V1 AVY is a 2002 Lexus SC430 in Green with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 V1 AVY, 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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V1 AVY is a 2002 Lexus SC430, first registered on 14 June 2002.

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