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RY51 WFW

2002 Lexus SC430

Bronze Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

88,771 mi
Last recorded88,771 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2025
Typical for 2002 Lexus SC43071,598 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY51 WFW
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2002
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2025 88,771 miles

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

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

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

Rear exhaust silencer - heat shield slightly loose

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 17 Jul 2024 88,715 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust silencer - heat shield slightly loose

Pass 14 Jun 2023 88,583 miles

Central Rear rear silencer heat shield loose

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Jun 2023 88,583 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall damaged showing cords 245/40/zr18 pirelli pzero (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Central Rear rear silencer heat shield loose

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Sep 2021 88,038 miles

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2020 87,670 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose exhaust badly deteriorated and heat shields loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2019 85,217 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2019 85,216 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Jan 2018 80,722 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge on limit requires replacing (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Jan 2017 77,080 miles

rear silencer heat shield loose

Pass 6 Jan 2016 71,636 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2016 71,626 miles

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Fail 16 Dec 2014 65,703 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Dec 2014 65,703 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2013 58,364 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 51,521 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 47,108 miles

nearside front ,offside front ,nearside rear and offside rear tyes slightly worn on inner edges

offside rear tyre center tread 3mm

Pass 8 Nov 2010 45,018 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2009 39,105 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2009 39,105 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2008 35,513 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2007 31,217 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 16 Aug 2006 27,793 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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RY51 WFW is a 2002 Lexus SC430 in Bronze with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 RY51 WFW, 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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RY51 WFW is a 2002 Lexus SC430, first registered on 8 January 2002.

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