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SJN 3

2002 Lexus SC430

Bronze Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

107,327 mi
Last recorded107,327 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Lexus SC43071,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJN 3
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2002
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 107,327 miles

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

Nearside Front All position lamps light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

slight under carriage corrosion coverd with under seals

Fail 4 Nov 2025 107,327 miles

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

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

Front Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front All position lamps light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

slight under carriage corrosion coverd with under seals

Pass 2 Jan 2024 105,115 miles

under carriage corrosion front and rear axel corroded

Fail 23 Dec 2023 105,115 miles

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

under carriage corrosion front and rear axel corroded

Pass 15 May 2019 104,697 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 14 May 2019 104,697 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2018 99,115 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2018 99,115 miles

Front All position lamps not working both front (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 15 May 2017 91,453 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside mirror glass poor

Pass 19 May 2016 79,516 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack area (2.3.3b)

engine management light on

Fail 19 May 2016 79,516 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack area (2.3.3b)

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

engine management light on

Pass 29 May 2015 69,697 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

n/s mirror glass in poor condition

Pass 20 May 2014 57,512 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2013 42,810 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 28,510 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

engine management light remains "ON"

offside rear tyre has a cut in the outer wall, WITHIN LIMITS

Fail 13 Apr 2010 28,501 miles

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

engine management light remains "ON"

offside rear tyre has a cut in the outer wall, WITHIN LIMITS

Pass 19 Feb 2009 27,509 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

bootlid support stays inoperative

due to forthcoming legislation it may be that your vehicle may fail a future mot test due to the honeycomb effect on the No plates

Pass 24 Jan 2008 25,347 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 23 Jan 2008 25,344 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Feb 2006 12,496 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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SJN 3 is a 2002 Lexus SC430 in Bronze with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 SJN 3, 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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SJN 3 is a 2002 Lexus SC430, first registered on 30 January 2002.

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