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X6 CLJ

2002 Lexus SC430

Red Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

85,183 mi
Last recorded85,183 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2025
Typical for 2002 Lexus SC43071,598 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX6 CLJ
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2025 85,183 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2024 85,122 miles

Offside Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive steering rack gaitor. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 May 2023 85,009 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2022 84,656 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2022 84,656 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 10 Jun 2021 84,359 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2020 84,199 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 May 2019 80,275 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 78,663 miles
Pass 6 May 2017 75,756 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

slight play in the steering rack mounting bushes

Fail 4 May 2017 75,756 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

slight play in the steering rack mounting bushes

Pass 9 May 2016 73,204 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s/r tyre bald on inner edge

oil leak

power steering fluid level low

under trays fitted

Pass 9 Apr 2015 69,839 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Oil leak

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

power steering fluid level below minimum

Fail 9 Apr 2015 69,839 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Oil leak

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

power steering fluid level below minimum

Pass 9 May 2014 68,030 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 65,880 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

dampness around os steering rack gaiter

unable to see brake pads due to wheel design

Pass 4 Apr 2012 62,625 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 59,575 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 8 Apr 2010 55,063 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 59,000 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 43,939 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 36,157 miles

o/s/r tyre on limit

Pass 21 Jul 2005 33,281 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2005 33,280 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)

ENGINE BELLY PAN FITTED †SLIGHT WEAR IN N/S OF STEERING RACK

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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X6 CLJ is a 2002 Lexus SC430 in Red with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 X6 CLJ, 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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X6 CLJ is a 2002 Lexus SC430, first registered on 17 January 2002.

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