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500 JKE

2002 Lexus SC430

Bronze Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2025
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

75,052 mi
Last recorded75,052 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2024
Typical for 2002 Lexus SC43071,598 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration500 JKE
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2002
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2024 75,052 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2023 74,705 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2022 73,864 miles

Nearside Front trailing arm bush split

Offside Front Lower ball joint leaking grease

Pass 23 Aug 2021 71,534 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 70,516 miles

Rear rear heat shield loose

Pass 29 Aug 2019 69,535 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material metal brake pipe starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated cover has slight split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip in os of windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Aug 2019 69,534 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material metal brake pipe starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated cover has slight split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip in os of windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2018 67,443 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

front tyres bald on inner edges

Pass 31 Aug 2017 65,603 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 30 Aug 2016 63,735 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 61,979 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 60,437 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 58,195 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Aug 2012 55,936 miles

front brake pads unable to check due to [visual,wheels on]

Pass 16 Aug 2011 52,714 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 50,156 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 47,009 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 44,491 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 41,283 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 25 Aug 2006 35,453 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2005 29,702 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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500 JKE 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 500 JKE, 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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500 JKE is a 2002 Lexus SC430, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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