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X8 CDC

2002 Lexus SC430

Purple Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2026
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

94,893 mi
Last recorded94,893 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2025
Typical for 2002 Lexus SC43071,598 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX8 CDC
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2002
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2025 94,893 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jul 2024 93,816 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front cross memeber (6.1.1 (c) (i))

engine management light on

Pass 24 Jul 2023 93,201 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

engine management light on

Pass 9 Aug 2022 92,685 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 9 Aug 2022 92,681 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Jul 2021 87,271 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2020 83,977 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

eml light on

tpms light on

Pass 12 Jun 2019 79,108 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2019 79,104 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jun 2018 73,532 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system light on

Pass 22 Jun 2017 68,857 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 63,540 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2015 59,332 miles

Nearside rear tyre worn more so on inner edge

Pass 11 Jul 2014 55,873 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 53,739 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2012 51,055 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 31 Jul 2012 51,055 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 49,048 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 46,495 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 43,155 miles

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

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

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)

Pass 18 Jul 2008 41,013 miles

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

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

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)

Pass 14 Aug 2007 389,236 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 36,897 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2005 33,882 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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X8 CDC is a 2002 Lexus SC430 in Purple with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 X8 CDC, 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 X8 CDC registered?

X8 CDC is a 2002 Lexus SC430, first registered on 25 September 2002.

Is X8 CDC safe to buy?

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