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JK52 JAK

2002 Lexus SC430

Blue Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

92,124 mi
Last recorded92,124 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Lexus SC43071,598 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJK52 JAK
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 92,124 miles

Both rear sills corroded

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

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2024 91,996 miles

Both sills corroded

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Oct 2023 91,282 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2022 89,410 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2021 89,163 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 88,948 miles

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

Fail 8 Oct 2020 88,948 miles

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

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 1 Jul 2019 88,231 miles

engine cover fitted unable to test testable items

structural corrosion.

under tray fitted unable to test testable items

Pass 5 Jun 2018 86,725 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 85,165 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Oil leak ()

engine cover fitted unable to test testable items

under tray fitted unable to test testable items

Fail 19 Jun 2017 85,150 miles

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Oil leak ()

engine cover fitted unable to test testable items

under tray fitted unable to test testable items

Pass 21 Sep 2016 83,643 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2016 83,625 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2015 81,839 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2015 81,820 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 21 Oct 2014 79,243 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Oct 2014 79,243 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine light illuminated

Pass 10 Oct 2013 76,568 miles

engine management light on

Fail 9 Oct 2013 76,546 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

engine management light on

Pass 10 Sep 2012 71,756 miles

both rear tyres low

rear exhaust shield inscure

run flat light,vsc lights and engine lamp on dash

Pass 1 Sep 2011 64,197 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 55,239 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 46,640 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2009 46,629 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 12 Aug 2008 37,779 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 29,239 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 20,118 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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JK52 JAK is a 2002 Lexus SC430 in Blue with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 JK52 JAK, 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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JK52 JAK is a 2002 Lexus SC430, first registered on 14 November 2002.

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