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CB51 LEX

2002 Lexus SC430

Red Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

130,151 mi
Last recorded130,151 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Lexus SC43071,598 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCB51 LEX
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 130,151 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ALL rear suspension components are corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2025 128,124 miles

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all components , links ,rods, bars etc (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill to floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill to floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all components , links ,rods ,bars etc (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2024 126,882 miles

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all front components arms , links etc (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor to cylinder (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor to sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all rear components arms , tie rods , links etc (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2023 126,147 miles

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all component (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2022 124,049 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2021 122,417 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2020 119,570 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 112,394 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 105,737 miles
Fail 11 May 2018 105,737 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 10 Jan 2017 104,309 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 100,896 miles

n/s front tyre wearing low on inside edge

plastic sill covers fitted at time of test

slight play detected at steering wheel

Pass 16 Apr 2014 96,010 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2014 96,001 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Unable to inspect outer sillls fully due to plastic sill covers.

Pass 27 Feb 2013 90,549 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 84,798 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2012 84,798 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 30 Dec 2010 78,540 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 70,958 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 56,366 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2008 56,364 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Fail 29 Dec 2008 54,345 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Jan 2008 41,832 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2007 29,786 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2006 18,321 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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CB51 LEX is a 2002 Lexus SC430 in Red 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 CB51 LEX, 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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CB51 LEX is a 2002 Lexus SC430, first registered on 30 April 2002.

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