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V8 XSB

2002 Lexus SC430

Maroon Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

114,607 mi
Last recorded114,607 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2025
Typical for 2002 Lexus SC43071,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV8 XSB
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2002
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2025 114,607 miles
Pass 29 May 2024 114,115 miles
Pass 22 May 2023 113,560 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2022 111,709 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

long travel on park brake lever

Pass 19 May 2021 108,711 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2020 108,410 miles

Long travel on park brake pedal

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2019 103,917 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system: warning lamp on but not MOT item as vehicle registered before 2012

Pass 15 May 2018 97,182 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre perished

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre perished

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

Offside Rear tyre perished

Pass 6 Jun 2017 90,308 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 90,122 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 89,366 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Apr 2014 86,703 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2014 86,703 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 84,838 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 83,279 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 82,055 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 81,127 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 77,397 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 62,409 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2006 45,174 miles

Unable to carry out full underbonnet assessment due to impaired views

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 XSB is a 2002 Lexus SC430 in Maroon with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 XSB, 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 V8 XSB registered?

V8 XSB is a 2002 Lexus SC430, first registered on 23 August 2002.

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