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V8 LYX

2002 Lexus SC430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Dec 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

134,164 mi
Last recorded134,164 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2002 Lexus SC43071,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV8 LYX
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 134,164 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2024 132,048 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2023 129,226 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Dec 2023 129,226 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Dec 2022 126,737 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2021 125,632 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2020 123,846 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2019 122,338 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush splitting aged (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush splitting aged (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

battery loose in housing

Fail 5 Nov 2019 122,235 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2018 121,526 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jan 2018 119,543 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 5 Jan 2018 119,524 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 19 Jan 2017 117,177 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 115,451 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 112,374 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 108,761 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 15 Feb 2013 104,774 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2012 99,374 miles

engine management light is on

Pass 1 Mar 2011 90,535 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2011 90,535 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 31 Mar 2009 62,440 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 59,227 miles

offside rear tyre worn to 2mm

Pass 21 Apr 2007 55,232 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 LYX is a 2002 Lexus SC430 in Silver with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 LYX, 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 LYX is a 2002 Lexus SC430, first registered on 24 January 2002.

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