
£3,888 (Est: £3,000 - £4,000)
2002 LEXUS SC430 AUTO
United Kingdom • 31 Jan 2026 • Lot 468
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 2002 Lexus SC430 convertible has 73,185 miles and a recent MoT. The car has some minor issues such as a stiff roof mechanism and a tyre pressure warning light.

Condition
6
The car shows moderate wear. There's a tyre-pressure monitoring system light illuminated and the folding roof mechanism is stiff. However, it has a recent MoT and a good service history.
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Automatic
Transmission:
JTHFN48Y000030322
Chassis No:
Odometer:
73,185 miles
LO02 ZRT
Reg Number:
RHD/LHD:
RHD
This second-generation Lexus SC430 convertible is finished in Scarlatti Red, with a luxurious Wisconsin brown leather interior featuring air conditioning, electric seats and cruise control.
The 4.3-litre V8 is coupled to a five-speed automatic transmission, and the car has an advisory-free MoT to 18th December 2026.
There are 73,185 miles showing on the odometer.
It comes with a service book containing 7 entries up to 68,714 miles in 2019, together with various maintenance invoices, a spare key, and MoTs dating from 2017-2026.
The V5C is present, indicating the latest registered keeper aqucired the car in 2019.
First registration was on 18th July 2002.
The tyre-pressure monitoring system light is illuminated, and we have found the folding roof mechanism to be stiff/sticky, although it is functioning.
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Points of note
£2,180
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£16,149
Median Price (Since 2020)
£38,330
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Valid
Expires on Dec 18 2026
Latest MOT Mileage
73,182 miles
Registration Date
2002-07-18
MOT History
Passed
On Dec 19 2025 with 73,182 miles
Failed
On Dec 19 2025 with 73,182 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Pass after Rectification at Station:
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Passed
On Mar 18 2025 with 72,881 miles
There were 5 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Passed
On Mar 19 2024 with 72,512 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Passed
On Mar 27 2023 with 72,224 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Passed
On Mar 16 2022 with 71,878 miles
Passed
On Feb 26 2021 with 71,219 miles
There were 7 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material light corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material light corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing damage to outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened light pitting / scoring (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened light pitting / scoring (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Passed
On Mar 04 2020 with 70,589 miles
Passed
On Mar 06 2019 with 68,710 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Minor:
- Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Passed
On Jul 11 2018 with 68,663 miles
Passed
On Jul 05 2017 with 67,460 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
Advisory:
- 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)
- N/S/R Tyre perished on inner wall and underinflated
- O/S/R Tyre inner wall perished and underinflated
Passed
On Jun 28 2016 with 64,981 miles
There were 5 defects noted.
Advisory:
- 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)
- Nearside Rear Nail in tyre
- Offside Front Nail in tyre
- Nearside Front Nail in tyre
Passed
On Jul 21 2015 with 62,469 miles
Passed
On Jul 18 2014 with 59,799 miles
Passed
On Jul 10 2013 with 57,182 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Passed
On Jul 13 2012 with 55,376 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Passed
On Jul 11 2011 with 53,234 miles
Passed
On Jul 26 2010 with 51,552 miles
Passed
On Jul 02 2009 with 49,328 miles
Passed
On Jul 11 2008 with 47,072 miles
Passed
On Jul 20 2007 with 42,525 miles
Passed
On Jun 28 2006 with 25,487 miles

