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YM02 TEJ

2002 Lexus SC430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

54,124 mi
Last recorded54,124 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2002 Lexus SC43071,598 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM02 TEJ
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 54,124 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside head light poor image

Pass 21 Nov 2024 53,994 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2023 53,348 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint & system corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Nov 2022 53,224 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2021 53,083 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

all exhaust joints corroded

Fail 29 Nov 2021 53,083 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

all exhaust joints corroded

Pass 3 Dec 2020 53,002 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases & System Corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2019 52,147 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 50,964 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 49,014 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2016 46,205 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2015 43,047 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 39,927 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 36,124 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 32,618 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2011 29,239 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 25,445 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 21,506 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 13,232 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2006 8,555 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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YM02 TEJ is a 2002 Lexus SC430 in Silver with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 YM02 TEJ, 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 YM02 TEJ registered?

YM02 TEJ is a 2002 Lexus SC430, first registered on 30 July 2002.

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