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MR51 LEX

2002 Lexus SC430

Black Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

73,549 mi
Last recorded73,549 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2025
Typical for 2002 Lexus SC43071,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMR51 LEX
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc
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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2025 73,549 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2024 70,565 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2023 67,360 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output headlamps have a product on the lenses . (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened subframe has corrosion . (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear handbrake squealing when on brake rollers and front brakes squealing on brake rollers .

Pass 26 Jul 2022 64,341 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output headlamps have a product on the lenses . (4.1.4 (b))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres have cracking 245/40r18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn close to the legal 245/40zr18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn close to the legal limit 245/40zr18 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres have cracking .245/40r18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

front and rear suspension components have a light coating of corrosion .

Pass 7 Jun 2021 61,018 miles

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))

Pass 20 Jun 2019 60,345 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2018 59,139 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

parking brake just complies with 15% locking.

Pass 12 Dec 2016 57,825 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 10 Mar 2016 55,008 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 54,161 miles

osf/nsf tyres worn on inside edge

Fail 30 Apr 2015 54,161 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

osf/nsf tyres worn on inside edge

Pass 4 Oct 2014 53,713 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Apr 2013 50,731 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 49,551 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 48,366 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 46,943 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 42,352 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Oct 2007 40,080 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2006 37,897 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2006 37,897 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)

Pass 12 Sep 2005 32,048 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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MR51 LEX is a 2002 Lexus SC430 in Black with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 MR51 LEX, 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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What year was MR51 LEX registered?

MR51 LEX is a 2002 Lexus SC430, first registered on 30 January 2002.

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