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FM51 ZXY

2002 Lexus SC430

Black Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

132,118 mi
Last recorded132,118 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2002 Lexus SC43071,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM51 ZXY
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 132,118 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2025 125,317 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2023 114,681 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2023 110,591 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2021 103,906 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Dec 2020 97,362 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2020 97,362 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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 14 Jun 2019 88,640 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2019 88,640 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 May 2018 79,879 miles

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Fail 24 May 2018 79,871 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault VSC (7.12 (e))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 8 May 2017 72,415 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Nov 2015 70,528 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014 65,854 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 63,664 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 62,175 miles

both front tyres scrubed on inner edges

Pass 1 Jun 2011 60,048 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 58,080 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 56,503 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 16 Dec 2008 52,001 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 46,767 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 41,555 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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FM51 ZXY is a 2002 Lexus SC430 in Black with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 FM51 ZXY, 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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FM51 ZXY is a 2002 Lexus SC430, first registered on 11 January 2002.

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