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ET51 FXO

2002 Lexus SC430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

128,035 mi
Last recorded128,035 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2002 Lexus SC43071,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET51 FXO
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 3 Dec 2025 128,035 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2024 121,561 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Nov 2023 107,753 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2022 106,650 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2021 105,753 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Sep 2020 105,652 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Aug 2019 104,933 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 104,488 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 102,546 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 101,184 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 100,720 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 100,003 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Sep 2013 98,987 miles

offside front tyre getting low on inner edge

Pass 5 Sep 2012 95,424 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 93,813 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 88,431 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 80,689 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 73,687 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2007 66,747 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2006 59,637 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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ET51 FXO is a 2002 Lexus SC430 in Silver with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 ET51 FXO, 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 ET51 FXO registered?

ET51 FXO is a 2002 Lexus SC430, first registered on 17 January 2002.

Is ET51 FXO safe to buy?

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