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V8 AFJ

2002 Lexus SC430

Blue Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

73,735 mi
Last recorded73,735 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Lexus SC43071,598 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV8 AFJ
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 73,735 miles
Pass 16 May 2025 73,036 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2023 72,487 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2023 72,487 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 14 Sep 2022 72,117 miles

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

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2021 71,515 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 70,239 miles

Front and rear components are badly corroded

Pass 27 Aug 2019 68,041 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2018 65,230 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2017 64,712 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 64,428 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 64,226 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 64,007 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 63,341 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 62,200 miles

exhaust system slightly deteriorated

Pass 5 Sep 2011 61,891 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 61,389 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2009 59,548 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2009 59,548 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 3 Sep 2008 56,709 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 51,673 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 44,873 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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V8 AFJ is a 2002 Lexus SC430 in Blue with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 V8 AFJ, 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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V8 AFJ is a 2002 Lexus SC430, first registered on 19 April 2002.

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