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2002 Lexus SC430

Black Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

94,018 mi
Last recorded94,018 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Lexus SC43071,598 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration12 ENA
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Fail 11 Mar 2026 94,018 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 May 2025 93,663 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2024 91,826 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2023 87,964 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Windscreen chipped

Pass 6 Apr 2022 85,380 miles

front and rear suspension rusty

Pass 10 Dec 2020 83,742 miles

TPMS light on

Fail 10 Dec 2020 83,742 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Lens now cleaned (4.1.2 (c))

TPMS light on

Pass 6 Dec 2019 82,264 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

TPMS light on

Fail 6 Dec 2019 82,262 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

TPMS light on

Pass 6 Dec 2018 80,708 miles

Headlamp lenses glazed.

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing & beginning to wear on edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Dec 2017 79,014 miles

Offside Headlight requires polishing / replacing

Fail 6 Dec 2017 79,014 miles

Offside Headlight requires polishing / replacing

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Pass 30 Nov 2016 77,312 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2015 75,463 miles

Engine check light on

Fail 30 Nov 2015 75,456 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Engine check light on

Pass 27 Nov 2014 73,807 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 72,364 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 69,498 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 66,096 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 62,680 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 55,685 miles

B/Fluid level abit low

Pass 5 Nov 2008 41,449 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 32,202 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 22,542 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 19,642 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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12 ENA is a 2002 Lexus SC430 in Black with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 12 ENA, 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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12 ENA is a 2002 Lexus SC430, first registered on 12 June 2002.

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