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LP51 OAD

2002 Lexus SC430

Red Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

74,551 mi
Last recorded74,551 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2025
Typical for 2002 Lexus SC43071,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLP51 OAD
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2025 74,551 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2024 74,248 miles

Brake pads not visible

Battery terminal loose

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

Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 3 Jul 2024 74,231 miles

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

Battery terminal loose

Brake pads not visible

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

Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2023 73,812 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2022 72,097 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 70,603 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 7 Oct 2020 70,603 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Sep 2019 69,182 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 23 Sep 2019 69,181 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Sep 2018 66,487 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2017 63,913 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2017 62,827 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 61,334 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 59,903 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 57,933 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 55,848 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 53,909 miles

nearside front tyre outer edge wearing low

Pass 29 Mar 2011 51,235 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2009 47,983 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 43,373 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 38,421 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 33,676 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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LP51 OAD is a 2002 Lexus SC430 in Red with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 LP51 OAD, 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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What year was LP51 OAD registered?

LP51 OAD is a 2002 Lexus SC430, first registered on 19 January 2002.

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