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SC51 ALC

2002 Lexus SC430

Bronze Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2025
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

159,724 mi
Last recorded159,724 miles
Recorded on18 May 2024
Typical for 2002 Lexus SC43071,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC51 ALC
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2002
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 May 2024 159,724 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mid section (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 26 May 2023 154,690 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2022 149,995 miles

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

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

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

Fail 7 Jun 2022 149,995 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 May 2021 145,283 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2019 143,846 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2017 140,799 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2017 140,799 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2016 140,204 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2015 138,044 miles

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 13 Nov 2015 138,044 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 29 Nov 2014 129,732 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2013 121,079 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 116,175 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2011 109,900 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 99,107 miles
Pass 29 May 2010 89,509 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 81,730 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 76,570 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 56,114 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 36,821 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 35,273 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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SC51 ALC 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 86.4%.

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 SC51 ALC, 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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What year was SC51 ALC registered?

SC51 ALC is a 2002 Lexus SC430, first registered on 7 January 2002.

Is SC51 ALC safe to buy?

The MOT history for SC51 ALC shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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