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LX51 MAG

2002 Lexus SC430

Bronze Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests21 (21 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

61,482 mi
Last recorded61,482 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Lexus SC43071,598 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX51 MAG
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2002
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

21 pass
Pass 23 Oct 2025 61,482 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2024 60,995 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2023 60,617 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2022 60,109 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2021 58,937 miles

Front Wipers Split

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Oct 2020 58,233 miles

both rear tyres wearing thin

Pass 14 Nov 2019 53,260 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2018 49,345 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2017 46,501 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 46,083 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge and cracked

Nearside washer jet partially blocked

Nearside wiper blade starting to smear

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge and cracked

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Aug 2015 43,454 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 41,897 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 38,901 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 35,806 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Sep 2011 33,405 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 31,036 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 28,164 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2008 24,711 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 21,322 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 17,312 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2005 13,659 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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LX51 MAG is a 2002 Lexus SC430 in Bronze with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 LX51 MAG, 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 LX51 MAG registered?

LX51 MAG is a 2002 Lexus SC430, first registered on 6 September 2002.

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