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LN51 WXO

2002 Lexus SC430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Feb 2027
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

72,196 mi
Last recorded72,196 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 Lexus SC43071,598 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN51 WXO
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 72,196 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front and rear suspension components rusted+ vehicle under side has a serious corrosion

Front bumper has a serious damage /loose +body work damage all around+rear bumper damage (strong advice)

Front reg plate damage /cracked

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both headlamps lens defective /dull (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside headlamp washer jet fixing damage /insecure

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective and nearside front (3.4 (b) (i))

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

both front and both rear side reflectors damage /missing (advice)

both headlamps cleaning washers not working (advice)

exhaust system corroded

t p m s warning lamp indicate fault (advice)

v s c warning lamp indicate fault (advice)

Fail 21 Jan 2026 72,196 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front and rear suspension components rusted+ vehicle under side has a serious corrosion

Front bumper has a serious damage /loose +body work damage all around+rear bumper damage (strong advice)

Front reg plate damage /cracked

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both headlamps lens defective /dull (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside headlamp washer jet fixing damage /insecure

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective and nearside front (3.4 (b) (i))

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

both front and both rear side reflectors damage /missing (advice)

both headlamps cleaning washers not working (advice)

exhaust system corroded

t p m s warning lamp indicate fault (advice)

v s c warning lamp indicate fault (advice)

Pass 31 Jan 2025 72,120 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front reg plate damage /cracked

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both headlamps lens dull/defective (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside headlamp washer jet fixing damage/insecure

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

body work damage to front and rear bumper

both front and both rear side reflectors damage /missing (advice)

both headlamps cleaning washers not working (advice)

exhaust system corroded

tyre pressure warning lamp indicate fault (advice)

windscreen washer bottle damage leaking

Pass 8 Feb 2024 71,214 miles

Front reg plate damage/cracked

Nearside Front side reflector missing +offside rear side reflector missing (advice)

Offside Front headlamp cleaning washers not working (advice) +nearside headlamp washers assembly damage (advice)

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

body work damage all around +nearside front wing/bumper has a serious damage

windscreen washer bottle damage /leaking

Fail 7 Feb 2024 71,214 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front reg plate damage/cracked

Nearside Front side reflector missing +offside rear side reflector missing (advice)

Offside Front headlamp cleaning washers not working (advice) +nearside headlamp washers assembly damage (advice)

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

body work damage all around +nearside front wing/bumper has a serious damage

tyre pressure warning lamp indicate fault (advice)

windscreen washer bottle damage /leaking

Pass 27 Jan 2023 70,432 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

engine under tray & sill cover fitted

Pass 12 Jan 2022 68,181 miles

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

engine covers , under trays & sill covers fitted

Pass 25 Jan 2021 66,855 miles

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

engine covers , under trays & sill covers fitted

Fail 25 Jan 2021 66,855 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

engine covers , under trays & sill covers fitted

Pass 23 Jan 2020 65,937 miles

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

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 engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine covers , under trays & sill covers fitted

Fail 23 Jan 2020 65,937 miles

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

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))

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

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

engine covers , under trays & sill covers fitted

Pass 5 Feb 2019 64,827 miles

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

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 5 Feb 2019 64,827 miles

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

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

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 30 Jan 2018 61,997 miles

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

Engine covers, under-trays and outer Sill covers fitted.

Pass 11 Jan 2017 60,639 miles

Engine covers, under-tray and outer Sill covers fitted.

Offside front Tyre wearing slightly on inner tread.

Fail 10 Jan 2017 60,639 miles

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

Engine covers, under-tray and outer Sill covers fitted.

Offside front Tyre wearing slightly on inner tread.

Pass 22 Jan 2016 58,595 miles

Undertrays and outer Sill covers fitted.

Pass 23 Jan 2015 56,209 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Jan 2015 56,209 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Feb 2014 50,408 miles

EML Light on

Fail 7 Feb 2014 50,407 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

EML Light on

Pass 28 Dec 2012 49,126 miles

Tyre pressure warning light activated

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Dec 2012 49,126 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Engine management warning light activated

Tyre pressure warning light activated

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Sep 2011 48,313 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 46,298 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 43,649 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 41,101 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 37,082 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2007 57,082 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Centre Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Fail 4 Jan 2006 33,126 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Jan 2006 33,126 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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LN51 WXO is a 2002 Lexus SC430 in Silver with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 LN51 WXO, 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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LN51 WXO is a 2002 Lexus SC430, first registered on 8 January 2002.

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