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J444 PBG

2002 Lexus SC430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

85,490 mi
Last recorded85,490 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2025
Typical for 2002 Lexus SC43071,598 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ444 PBG
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2025 85,490 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2024 84,372 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2023 83,331 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2022 82,100 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2021 81,210 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2020 77,472 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 77,444 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2018 74,759 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2017 69,871 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2016 65,594 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2016 65,594 miles

Headlamp aim too high Both (1.8)

Windscreen wiper blade insecure Both (8.2.2)

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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J444 PBG is a 2002 Lexus SC430 in Silver with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 J444 PBG, 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 J444 PBG registered?

J444 PBG is a 2002 Lexus SC430, first registered on 19 March 2002.

Is J444 PBG safe to buy?

The MOT history for J444 PBG shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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