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MW51 OYR

2002 Lexus SC430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

82,850 mi
Last recorded82,850 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Lexus SC43071,598 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 82,850 miles

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe joint (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 29 Apr 2026 82,850 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 May 2025 81,918 miles
Pass 29 May 2024 81,265 miles
Fail 29 May 2024 81,265 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

Pass 28 Sep 2022 81,260 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 28 Sep 2022 81,259 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 May 2021 81,246 miles
Pass 11 May 2020 80,908 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 79,183 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2019 79,156 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Mar 2018 77,038 miles

tyre pressure warning light on

Pass 28 Mar 2017 75,303 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

TPMS light on

sill covers fitted

Pass 3 Dec 2015 73,472 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2015 70,495 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2014 66,254 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 61,578 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 57,869 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 53,784 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 47,123 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 27 Jan 2009 42,388 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2008 36,560 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2008 36,560 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 30,631 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 OYR is a 2002 Lexus SC430 in Silver with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 OYR, 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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MW51 OYR is a 2002 Lexus SC430, first registered on 8 January 2002.

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