LEXUS SC4302003 · 4.3L PETROL

The vehicle remains in a roadworthy condition with a stable and improving maintenance trend. The most recent inspection conducted on December 5, 2025 at 60,798 miles resulted in no defects, indicating that previous mechanical concerns have been addressed. This follows a minor failure in December 2024 where the tester flagged the offside front upper suspension arm ball joint for slight play, yet this issue was cleared in the subsequent test. The mileage pattern is exceptionally low for a 23-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 2,643 miles per year. Between December 2022 and December 2025, the car covered only 793 miles, moving from 60,005 to 60,798 miles. While this low usage suggests minimal wear on the drivetrain and engine, such long periods of inactivity can lead to the degradation of rubber-based components and fluid breakdown, which are not always captured by mileage figures alone. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on the front suspension geometry, specifically the ball joints and bushings, which showed wear in the 2024 record. Given the low mileage, it is also vital to check for brake corrosion and seized calipers, as vehicles that sit for extended periods often suffer. The state of the headlamp lenses should be verified, as the 2021 record noted defects on both units, ensuring the plastic has not become perished or cracked over time.