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E9 JRH

2002 Lexus SC430

Black Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

73,468 mi
Last recorded73,468 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 Lexus SC43071,598 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE9 JRH
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 73,468 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2025 72,444 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2024 71,659 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2022 70,106 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH REARS AND N/S/F (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Nov 2021 67,700 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2021 65,869 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2020 63,624 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2019 60,704 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2019 60,704 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jan 2018 57,661 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2017 54,714 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 51,553 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 47,136 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

T.P.S light on

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Aug 2013 47,136 miles

Inner Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

T.P.S light on

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Aug 2012 43,994 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2012 43,994 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

t.p.s light on

Pass 8 Aug 2011 40,408 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2011 40,408 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Pass 19 Aug 2010 36,105 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Pass 14 Aug 2009 32,091 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2009 32,078 miles

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

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

tracking needed

Pass 31 Jul 2008 29,303 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

bolts missing o/s/r and n/s/r support frame

engine management light on

tyre warning light on

Pass 30 Jul 2007 24,835 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2007 24,835 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Aug 2006 20,351 miles

both front tyres worn low on inner edges. †nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit. †245/40zr18

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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E9 JRH 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 76%.

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 E9 JRH, 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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E9 JRH is a 2002 Lexus SC430, first registered on 30 September 2002.

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