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X6 STB

2002 Lexus SC430

Purple Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

209,530 mi
Last recorded209,530 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2025
Typical for 2002 Lexus SC43071,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX6 STB
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2002
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2025 209,530 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Apr 2024 207,254 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2022 192,737 miles
Pass 6 May 2021 184,486 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2020 174,181 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2018 165,693 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 150,571 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2016 131,057 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 118,459 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 102,384 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2014 102,350 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

restricted view to rear brake pads

Pass 3 Dec 2012 82,072 miles

tyre pressure light on

Fail 22 Nov 2012 82,072 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

tyre pressure light on

Pass 28 Nov 2011 68,437 miles

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

Fail 22 Nov 2011 68,307 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Offside front tyre has some sidewall damage

Pass 16 Nov 2010 58,426 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Aug 2009 53,756 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 42,596 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 33,243 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 26,375 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 22,290 miles

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

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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X6 STB 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 85.7%.

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 X6 STB, 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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X6 STB is a 2002 Lexus SC430, first registered on 26 April 2002.

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