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EK02 NLX

2002 Lexus SC430

Red Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

77,738 mi
Last recorded77,738 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Lexus SC43071,598 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK02 NLX
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 77,738 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2024 77,691 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2023 76,989 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2022 76,891 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2021 76,779 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2020 76,053 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2019 75,650 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 72,263 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2017 74,141 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2016 72,386 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Oct 2015 71,237 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 67,400 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 10 Oct 2013 66,575 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 63,759 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2012 63,759 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 21 Oct 2011 59,349 miles

bottom ball joints leaking greace

brake fluid low

chip in screen

exhaust rusty

rear brake discs show sings of wear

Pass 25 Oct 2010 50,680 miles

n/s/r tyre getting low in the centre of the tread

small stone chips on o/s of screen

Pass 7 Apr 2010 47,621 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 27 Mar 2009 42,852 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 33,352 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2007 27,985 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 22,898 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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EK02 NLX is a 2002 Lexus SC430 in Red with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 EK02 NLX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EK02 NLX registered?

EK02 NLX is a 2002 Lexus SC430, first registered on 6 April 2002.

Is EK02 NLX safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK02 NLX shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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