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J5 DEL

2002 Lexus SC430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

115,424 mi
Last recorded115,424 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2025
Typical for 2002 Lexus SC43071,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ5 DEL
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2025 115,424 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2024 112,912 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2023 110,294 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2022 107,175 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2021 102,840 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2020 99,169 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2019 96,245 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 91,479 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 87,977 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2017 87,977 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 83,475 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 21 May 2015

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 21 May 2015 79,134 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 May 2014 74,956 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 May 2013 70,355 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 30 Apr 2012 66,028 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear exhaust silencer joins corroded

Pass 27 Apr 2011 61,350 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 56,108 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Apr 2009 50,363 miles

front pads look low

Pass 15 Apr 2008 43,748 miles

BRAKE FLUID LEVEL OM MINIUM UNABLE TO SEE BRAKE PADS

CUT IN NSR TYRE OUTER SIDE WALL

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Apr 2007 35,748 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2007 35,640 miles

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

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)

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2005 22,459 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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J5 DEL is a 2002 Lexus SC430 in Silver with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 J5 DEL, 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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J5 DEL is a 2002 Lexus SC430, first registered on 19 March 2002.

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