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E19 MJJ

2002 Lexus SC430

Red Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

107,331 mi
Last recorded107,331 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Lexus SC43071,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE19 MJJ
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc
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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 107,331 miles

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

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

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

Under vehicle age related corrosion

Fail 13 May 2026 107,323 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured X 3 cracks (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Under vehicle age related corrosion

Pass 14 May 2025 105,935 miles

under vehicle showing age related corrosion

Fail 9 May 2025 105,926 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

under vehicle showing age related corrosion

Pass 10 May 2024 105,350 miles

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

full exhaust corroded

Pass 11 Apr 2023 104,815 miles

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

full exhaust system corroded

Pass 4 Nov 2021 103,940 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 103,451 miles

exhaust system corroded

Pass 2 Oct 2019 102,702 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 101,301 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2016 100,215 miles

vsc and engine lights tpms on no other lights on at time of test

Pass 21 Dec 2015 98,385 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2014 96,002 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 93,579 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 91,176 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 83,275 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 74,759 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2010 74,716 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 28 May 2009 66,915 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2008 58,092 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 49,419 miles
Fail 21 May 2007 49,419 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 May 2006 41,786 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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E19 MJJ is a 2002 Lexus SC430 in Red with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 E19 MJJ, 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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E19 MJJ is a 2002 Lexus SC430, first registered on 9 May 2002.

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