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S9 JKB

2002 Lexus SC430

Bronze Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

97,074 mi
Last recorded97,074 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2002 Lexus SC43071,598 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS9 JKB
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2002
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 97,074 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front suspension Schultz

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear suspension Schultz

Pass 2 Dec 2024 95,244 miles
Pass 9 May 2024 93,631 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective slight smear (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust flange joints corroded

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2023 92,039 miles
Pass 17 May 2022 90,161 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring view

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Underside of vehicle under sealed

Pass 14 Jul 2021 90,157 miles

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded but not effecting structural strength

Pass 3 Jul 2020 89,971 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2019 89,796 miles
Pass 26 May 2018 89,353 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2017 88,765 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 88,000 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 87,005 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 85,556 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 82,171 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2012 79,093 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2011 75,385 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2010 69,847 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 67,651 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2009 67,645 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Apr 2008 64,376 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 60,423 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 46,743 miles

nearside rear tyre down to 1.6 mm

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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S9 JKB is a 2002 Lexus SC430 in Bronze with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its 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 S9 JKB, 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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S9 JKB is a 2002 Lexus SC430, first registered on 17 January 2002.

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