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Y50 RAH

2002 Lexus SC430

Black Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

135,970 mi
Last recorded135,970 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Lexus SC43071,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY50 RAH
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 135,970 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2025 131,374 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2024 126,708 miles

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive cam cover gasket (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Feb 2024 126,708 miles

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive cam cover gasket (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2023 123,287 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2022 118,949 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 114,882 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2020 113,115 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2019 102,950 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive propshaft seal on rear dif (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 88,192 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 25 Feb 2017 71,328 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 15 Mar 2016 63,317 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 62,321 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 59,293 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 54,891 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 50,408 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 45,393 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2011 45,393 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

o/s/f tyre wearing outer edges

Pass 9 Mar 2010 40,489 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2009 36,449 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 31,720 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 25,656 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 20,605 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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Y50 RAH is a 2002 Lexus SC430 in Black with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 Y50 RAH, 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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Y50 RAH is a 2002 Lexus SC430, first registered on 4 March 2002.

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