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RA51 YYE

2002 Lexus SC430

Blue Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

91,400 mi
Last recorded91,400 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 Lexus SC43071,598 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA51 YYE
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 91,400 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords small cut in outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both side front mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jan 2026 91,400 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords small cut in outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both side front mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2025 89,541 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2024 86,986 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2023 83,878 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing in tread and sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Jan 2022 82,168 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edging off badly inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 6 Jan 2022 82,168 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edging off badly inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Jan 2021 79,878 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut in outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edging off inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Jan 2020 78,357 miles

Joints on tail silencer of exhaust badly corroded

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edged off on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jan 2019 76,060 miles

Exhaust tail silencer flange joints with front pipes corroded

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edged off on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Slight seepage from power steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Jan 2018 73,916 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

ecu light on

right hand front tyre edging off inner edge

run flat light on

slight leak on power steering rack on right hand side

Pass 11 Jan 2017 71,064 miles

ecu light on

rear number plate slightly delaminating

Pass 28 Jan 2016 67,268 miles

Exhaust tail silencer badly corroded at flange joints

Rear number plate starting to delaminate

Right hand wiper blade smearing screen

Fail 28 Jan 2016 67,268 miles

Exhaust tail silencer badly corroded at flange joints

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

Rear number plate starting to delaminate

Right hand wiper blade smearing screen

Pass 21 Jan 2015 63,976 miles

Front brake pads are getting low

Fail 21 Jan 2015 63,976 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front brake pads are getting low

Left hand rear tyre perished and screw in tread

Pass 15 Jan 2014 60,486 miles

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

O/S rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 15 Jan 2014 60,486 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

O/S rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 31 Jan 2013 53,669 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2013 53,669 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 2 Feb 2012 46,875 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2012 46,875 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2011 44,779 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 42,141 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 38,817 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 33,930 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 30,047 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 24,554 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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RA51 YYE is a 2002 Lexus SC430 in Blue with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RA51 YYE, 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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RA51 YYE is a 2002 Lexus SC430, first registered on 4 February 2002.

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