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MW51 LEX

2002 Lexus SC430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

33,129 mi
Last recorded33,129 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Lexus SC43071,598 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW51 LEX
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 33,129 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Apr 2026 33,129 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Aug 2023 33,044 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2022 32,726 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2022 32,704 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 20 Aug 2021 31,340 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2017 31,108 miles

corrosion to exhaust system

corrosion to front and rear suspension components

engine cover fitted

undertray fitted

Pass 29 Sep 2014 31,084 miles

advise nearside front seat belt not cheched due to child seat fitted

Pass 14 Sep 2012 31,073 miles

exhaust joints corroded but not blowing

unable to see front and rear brake pads to assess wear

Fail 13 Sep 2012 31,073 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

exhaust joints corroded but not blowing

Pass 28 Sep 2011 30,301 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 29,665 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 27,677 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 26,308 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 23,366 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 20,014 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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MW51 LEX is a 2002 Lexus SC430 in Silver with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 MW51 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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What year was MW51 LEX registered?

MW51 LEX is a 2002 Lexus SC430, first registered on 24 January 2002.

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