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YS51 SDY

2002 Lexus SC430

Bronze Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

194,929 mi
Last recorded194,929 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Lexus SC43071,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS51 SDY
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2002
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 194,929 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2023 194,384 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2021 192,369 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 187,593 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2018 182,352 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2018 182,344 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2017 177,802 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2016 173,758 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2015 167,314 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 12 Dec 2015 167,173 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Jan 2015 156,699 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2014 147,286 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 142,424 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 139,502 miles

EML light staying on indicating fault in the engine system.

Pass 18 Jan 2011 133,284 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2009 127,827 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2009 120,285 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

engine waring light on

Pass 30 Jan 2009 120,285 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

engine waring light on

Pass 15 Jan 2008 113,203 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 104,788 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2006 98,681 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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YS51 SDY is a 2002 Lexus SC430 in Bronze with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 YS51 SDY, 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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YS51 SDY is a 2002 Lexus SC430, first registered on 31 January 2002.

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