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SD51 UUH

2002 Lexus SC430

Red Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Apr 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

64,599 mi
Last recorded64,599 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Lexus SC43071,598 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD51 UUH
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 64,599 miles

Corrosion to all suspension components

General corrosion to vehicle structure

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

Offside Front Floor to sill area

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Apr 2026 64,599 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Corrosion to all suspension components

General corrosion to vehicle structure

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

Offside Front Floor to sill area

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2025 63,348 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2024 62,566 miles

Corrosion to front and rear suspension components

General corrosion to underside of vehicle

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Jul 2024 62,566 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Corrosion to front and rear suspension components

General corrosion to underside of vehicle

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2023 60,949 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2022 59,966 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 58,747 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

rear sub frame mounting brackets corroded

Pass 23 Oct 2020 52,644 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2020 52,639 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Oct 2019 46,662 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2018 33,433 miles

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

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

Steering rack mounting bushes worn

Fail 19 Oct 2018 33,433 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

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

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

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

Steering rack mounting bushes worn

Pass 19 Oct 2017 30,477 miles

both front tyres worn low on inner edges

Pass 5 Nov 2016 27,643 miles

both front tyres wearing low on inner edges

Pass 5 Oct 2015 25,868 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 24,795 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 22,692 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2013 22,692 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Jul 2012 21,189 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 20,510 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 17,823 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 14,355 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2008 9,316 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 7,843 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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SD51 UUH is a 2002 Lexus SC430 in Red with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SD51 UUH, 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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SD51 UUH is a 2002 Lexus SC430, first registered on 21 January 2002.

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