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SW51 NME

2002 Lexus SC430

White Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

160,202 mi
Last recorded160,202 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 Lexus SC43071,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW51 NME
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 160,202 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2024 156,884 miles

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases down pipe joint , and feed pipes to the back box . (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 2 nails . ()

Pass 10 May 2023 154,153 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 May 2022 151,784 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 3 May 2022 151,784 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2021 149,208 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 135,557 miles

engine and underbody covers fitted

tpms light on

Nearside Front wear on edges

Fail 20 Jun 2018 135,503 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Apr 2017 133,529 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edges.

Pass 25 Apr 2016 131,927 miles

Nearside Front tyre heavily worn on inner edge and damage to inner/outer side walls

Offside Front tyre worn heavily on inner edge

Pass 24 Apr 2015 130,357 miles

M.I.L.is lit

nearside front tyrewall damaged

Fail 24 Apr 2015 130,357 miles

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

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

nearside front tyrewall damaged

Pass 29 Apr 2014 125,934 miles

Engine management & Tyre pressure monitoring warning lights on

Exhaust corrosion

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front tyre cuts in sidewall no cords exposed

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2013 118,094 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management light on

nearside front tyre has damage on outer sidewall but not deep enough to reach ply or cord

Pass 14 May 2012 107,760 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management light on

exhaust system deteriorated and corroded

nearside rear tyre very close to the min legal limit of 1.6mm

offside rear tyre worn bald inside edge

tyre pressure monitoring system light indicates a fault

Pass 27 Apr 2011 97,305 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine warning light on

rear exhaust shield loose

Pass 28 Apr 2010 89,257 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

eml on

Pass 6 May 2009 80,544 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 6 May 2009 80,544 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 30 Apr 2008 71,561 miles

Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

tyres feathering on outer edges

Pass 30 Apr 2008 71,561 miles

tyres feathering on outer edges

Pass 20 Jul 2007 64,656 miles

both rear tyres getting to legal limit

Pass 6 May 2006 42,785 miles

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

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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SW51 NME is a 2002 Lexus SC430 in White 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 SW51 NME, 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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SW51 NME is a 2002 Lexus SC430, first registered on 22 January 2002.

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