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V8 HKX

2002 Lexus SC430

Purple Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

108,907 mi
Last recorded108,907 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Lexus SC43071,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV8 HKX
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2002
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2026 108,907 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2025 102,670 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2024 96,074 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2023 94,246 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2021 94,111 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2021 94,110 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2020 94,055 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Aug 2019 93,634 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 91,335 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 88,734 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2015 86,620 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2014 84,809 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 81,748 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 78,856 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Aug 2011 77,199 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 74,579 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 70,594 miles

2 front and nearside rear tyres very close to limit

Pass 17 Mar 2008 64,799 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2007 53,147 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2007 53,094 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Mar 2006 35,903 miles

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

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

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 HKX is a 2002 Lexus SC430 in Purple 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 V8 HKX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V8 HKX registered?

V8 HKX is a 2002 Lexus SC430, first registered on 9 September 2002.

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