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VF02 NLM

2002 Lexus SC430

Blue Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

46,031 mi
Last recorded46,031 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2025
Typical for 2002 Lexus SC43071,598 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVF02 NLM
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2025 46,031 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2025 46,003 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres are perished and front tyres are 18 years old. 245/40r18. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Jun 2024 45,384 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2023 44,373 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/40r18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 15 Jun 2022 43,513 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2021 43,159 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2021 43,159 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 43,116 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 42,990 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 42,712 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2013 42,248 miles

brakefluid low

Pass 7 Sep 2010 42,035 miles

n/s front wheel rim damaged,n/s lower outer sill damaged,scuff mark on drivers door inner panel.

Pass 29 May 2009 41,808 miles

n/s lower outer sill damaged!

Pass 20 Feb 2008 39,528 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2007 32,899 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2006 28,376 miles

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

Offside 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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VF02 NLM is a 2002 Lexus SC430 in Blue with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 VF02 NLM, 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 VF02 NLM registered?

VF02 NLM is a 2002 Lexus SC430, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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