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JR51 LEX

2002 Lexus SC430

Green Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

140,418 mi
Last recorded140,418 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2025
Typical for 2002 Lexus SC43071,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJR51 LEX
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2025 140,418 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

slight play in both steering rack mounting bushes

tpms light on

Fail 2 Jul 2025 140,362 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 245/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

slight play in both steering rack mounting bushes

tpms light on

Pass 11 Jul 2024 137,365 miles

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

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

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

engine malfunction light on

long hand brake travel

slight play in steering rack mountings

tyre pressure warning light on

Fail 10 Jul 2024 137,365 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 245/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

engine malfunction light on

long hand brake travel

slight play in steering rack mountings

tyre pressure warning light on

Pass 26 Jun 2023 133,565 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jun 2022 130,999 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective centre (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jun 2022 130,999 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Exhaust mounting defective centre (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2021 128,799 miles

rear body corroded

vehicle presented in wet condition

Pass 19 Jun 2020 127,619 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 122,199 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 117,747 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 109,075 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 99,874 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inside edge wearing (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inside edge wearing (4.1.E.1)

Unable to see rear brake pads clearly

Pass 22 Jun 2015 89,427 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 80,691 miles

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

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

o/s/f + n/s/f tyres perished

Pass 24 Jun 2013 75,367 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2013 75,366 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2012 66,649 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 59,401 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 54,838 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 48,419 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 40,779 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 32,562 miles

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 27 Jul 2006 25,511 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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JR51 LEX is a 2002 Lexus SC430 in Green with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 JR51 LEX, 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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JR51 LEX is a 2002 Lexus SC430, first registered on 28 May 2002.

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