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2002 Lexus SC430

Red Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

74,513 mi
Last recorded74,513 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Lexus SC43071,598 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV6 USA
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 74,513 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2024 73,785 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2022 73,012 miles

engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

tpms warning light staying on

Pass 29 Mar 2021 71,233 miles

engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

tpms warning light staying on

Pass 5 Mar 2020 69,088 miles

engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

tpms warning light staying on

Pass 27 Mar 2019 67,818 miles

engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

Pass 27 Feb 2018 66,921 miles

engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

tpms warning light on

Pass 7 Mar 2017 66,649 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 66,325 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 65,187 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 63,839 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 62,561 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2013 62,559 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 6 Mar 2012 62,124 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 17 Feb 2011 60,035 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 30 Jan 2010 56,052 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 53,372 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 49,601 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2008 49,601 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2007 46,743 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 42,562 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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V6 USA is a 2002 Lexus SC430 in Red with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 V6 USA, 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 V6 USA registered?

V6 USA is a 2002 Lexus SC430, first registered on 28 June 2002.

Is V6 USA safe to buy?

The MOT history for V6 USA shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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