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RD51 JAC

2002 Lexus SC430

Blue Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

57,816 mi
Last recorded57,816 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2024
Typical for 2002 Lexus SC43071,598 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRD51 JAC
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2024 57,816 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2023 57,789 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2021 57,766 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 57,708 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2019 57,426 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2018 57,231 miles

Rear Exhaust box heat shield insecure

Rear exhaust box joints heavily corroded

Fail 25 Sep 2018 57,206 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Rear Exhaust box heat shield insecure

Rear exhaust box joints heavily corroded

Pass 18 Sep 2017 57,042 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 56,850 miles

battery secured with tie wraps

near side front tyre void of tread on inner edge

Pass 6 Nov 2015 56,508 miles

covers fitted

Fail 6 Nov 2015 56,508 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

covers fitted

Pass 11 Nov 2014 51,970 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2014 51,968 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Oct 2013 48,408 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 3 Aug 2012 42,785 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 9 Jun 2011 37,416 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2011 37,416 miles

Inner Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 May 2010 31,965 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 15 May 2009 25,222 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 15,816 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 6,398 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 5,959 miles

n/s and o/s front tyres wearing on inner edges

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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RD51 JAC is a 2002 Lexus SC430 in Blue with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2002 Lexus SC430 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.8% with a typical mileage of 71,598 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 RD51 JAC, 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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RD51 JAC is a 2002 Lexus SC430, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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