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JB51 JAC

2002 Lexus SC430

Green Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

132,772 mi
Last recorded132,772 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Lexus SC43071,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJB51 JAC
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 132,772 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2025 126,263 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2024 125,067 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2023 122,393 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2022 120,303 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Apr 2022 120,303 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2021 118,088 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2020 116,171 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2019 113,602 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2017 108,608 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2016 105,648 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 102,800 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 89,986 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Oct 2012 85,926 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Dec 2011 82,794 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Dec 2010 78,583 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 69,400 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 61,306 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Dec 2007 50,372 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 40,510 miles

parking brake travel long

Pass 5 Dec 2005 33,060 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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JB51 JAC is a 2002 Lexus SC430 in Green with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 JB51 JAC, 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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JB51 JAC is a 2002 Lexus SC430, first registered on 18 January 2002.

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