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PW51 REN

2002 Lexus SC430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

125,204 mi
Last recorded125,204 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Lexus SC43071,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPW51 REN
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc
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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 125,204 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front & rear arms both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2025 124,164 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills o/s & n/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2024 123,173 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2023 116,706 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2023 116,706 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting missing control arm from body to wishbone mounting (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 25 Mar 2022 116,491 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2021 115,126 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2021 115,126 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Apr 2019 113,806 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 112,114 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2018 112,114 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 1 Mar 2017 110,798 miles

Engine cover and under try fitted

Pass 11 Mar 2016 108,741 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2016 108,728 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/40r 18y goodyear nct5 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 Sep 2014 104,221 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 104,221 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 99,545 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2013 99,545 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2012 96,213 miles

slight buckle in o/s/f wheel rim

Pass 19 Sep 2011 92,823 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2011 91,463 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both rear brakes binding

Pass 7 Jul 2011 91,463 miles

both rear brakes binding

Fail 25 Jun 2010 86,914 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2010 86,914 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Jun 2009 82,271 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2008 76,603 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 69,243 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2007 66,865 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2007 66,849 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Feb 2006 59,929 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2006 59,717 miles

Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Brake lining(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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PW51 REN is a 2002 Lexus SC430 in Silver with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

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 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 PW51 REN, 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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PW51 REN is a 2002 Lexus SC430, first registered on 11 February 2002.

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