2002 Lexus SC430 4.3L Petrol · JR51 LEX
2002 Lexus SC430 (4.3L, petrol). First registered 28/05/2002. Recorded mileage 143,405 miles. MOT valid until 20/07/2027.
- Make & Model
- LEXUS SC430
- Year / Origin
- 2002
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20/07/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 143,405 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 4.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2002
- Engine
- 4293cc
JR51 LEX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/07/2026
- 143,405 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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JR51 LEX Mileage History
- 11/07/2024137,365 mi
- 02/07/2025140,362 mi+2,997 mi
- 09/07/2025140,418 mi+56 mi
- 03/07/2026143,352 mi+2,934 mi
- 22/07/2026143,405 mi+53 mi
Average of roughly 2,978 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
JR51 LEX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Lexus Sc430 (JR51 LEX) between July 2024 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 22 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (9 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 24 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn upper wishbone balljoint (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Oil leaking excessively from engine oil leaking onto exhaust manifold (8.4.1 (a) (i))”; “Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak no emissions test due to exhaust blow (8.2.1.1 (b))”.
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