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LW51 XBU

2002 Lexus SC430

Red Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

69,591 mi
Last recorded69,591 miles
Recorded on7 May 2025
Typical for 2002 Lexus SC43071,598 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLW51 XBU
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 May 2025 69,591 miles

Front Lower Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Lower Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

TPMS light on

engine mil lamp on

Fail 7 May 2025 69,591 miles

Front Lower Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Lower Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

TPMS light on

engine mil lamp on

Pass 7 Dec 2023 69,572 miles

eml light on

general underbody corrosion

Pass 5 Sep 2022 69,174 miles

Offside Rear tyre is wearing close to the legal limit

Pass 5 Aug 2021 69,169 miles

Offside Rear tyre wearing on the edges

Pass 26 Jun 2019 66,764 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2018 63,697 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2018 63,697 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 245/40r18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2017 59,946 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2017 59,946 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2016 56,845 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has a cut to cord ,but cut is less than 25 mm long

Fail 26 May 2016 56,845 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has a cut to cord ,but cut is less than 25 mm long

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

Pass 20 May 2015 54,927 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 52,224 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear tyre has a cut in,but cut is less than 25mm long

Pass 15 May 2013 49,198 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2012 46,373 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pad condition not tested

Pass 13 Apr 2011 44,628 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 41,228 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 39,369 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 18 Sep 2007 36,336 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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LW51 XBU is a 2002 Lexus SC430 in Red with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LW51 XBU, 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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LW51 XBU is a 2002 Lexus SC430, first registered on 31 December 2002.

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