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Y3 OOP

2002 Lexus SC430

Bronze Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

77,842 mi
Last recorded77,842 miles
Recorded on16 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Lexus SC43071,598 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY3 OOP
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2002
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 May 2026 77,842 miles

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

Underside covered in under seal

Fail 8 May 2026 77,839 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Underside covered in under seal

Pass 28 May 2025 72,492 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2024 72,422 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2023 72,086 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2022 70,753 miles

underbody undersealed

Pass 9 Dec 2021 68,565 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2020 66,482 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 60,203 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 59,108 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2017 58,081 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2016 55,081 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2015 53,660 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 51,977 miles

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

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)

Pass 13 Jun 2012 45,853 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 43,503 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2010 40,482 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 37,184 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 34,032 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 30,445 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 24,716 miles

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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Y3 OOP is a 2002 Lexus SC430 in Bronze with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 Y3 OOP, 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 Y3 OOP registered?

Y3 OOP is a 2002 Lexus SC430, first registered on 12 January 2002.

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