£4,200
2002 Lexus SC430
United Kingdom • 29 Apr 2026 • Lot 22
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 2002 Lexus SC430, sold for £4,200, is a well-maintained grand tourer with a comprehensive history file, including main dealer and specialist servicing. With 120,000 miles, it shows consistent upkeep and major works, making it a usable modern classic ready for its next owner.
Condition
7
The car has covered 120,000 miles, indicating wear. The description mentions consistent maintenance and major works, suggesting it's been well-cared for. Slight wear is visible, but no prominent dents are mentioned, pointing to a 'Very Good' condition.
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Automatic
Transmission:
JTHFN48Y200022514
Chassis No:
Odometer:
120,000 miles
GY02 UZM
Reg Number:
RHD/LHD:
RHD
Introduced at the turn of the millennium, the Lexus SC430 was conceived as a refined grand tourer, pairing understated luxury with dependable V8 performance.
Powered by a 4.3-litre V8 engine allied to a smooth automatic transmission, it delivers effortless cruising capability, while its electrically operated retractable hardtop neatly transforms the car from coupé to convertible at the push of a button.
Renowned for build quality and long-distance comfort, the SC430 occupies a niche as a usable modern classic with a reputation for durability.
This example has covered some 120,000 miles and is offered with a notably comprehensive history file.
The accompanying documentation evidences consistent maintenance across its life, including servicing with both main dealers and independent specialists.
The file includes invoices for routine servicing and more substantial expenditure, with major works invoiced to include timing belt replacement, brake system overhaul, and wider mechanical up...
Points of note
£2,180
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£16,292
Median Price (Since 2020)
£38,330
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Valid
Expires on Apr 21 2027
Latest MOT Mileage
120,766 miles
Registration Date
2002-05-15
MOT History
Passed
On Apr 22 2026 with 120,766 miles
There were 7 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ROSE BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ROSE BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Failed
On Apr 09 2026 with 120,759 miles
There were 14 defects noted.
Major:
- Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Advisory:
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ROSE BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ROSE BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- EXHAUST HEAT SHIELD LOOSE
Passed
On Jan 08 2024 with 120,293 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Passed
On Jan 10 2023 with 116,784 miles
Passed
On Oct 20 2022 with 116,663 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Failed
On Oct 20 2022 with 116,663 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Pass after Rectification at Station:
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Passed
On Apr 12 2022 with 115,242 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Failed
On Apr 11 2022 with 115,242 miles
There were 5 defects noted.
Major:
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Passed
On May 01 2021 with 112,646 miles
Passed
On Apr 30 2020 with 110,287 miles
There were 6 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage suspect cooler pipe (2.1.5 (a))
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section (6.1.2 (a))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- all exhaust joint flanges are corroded
- underside of vehicle is showing signs of surface corrosion
Failed
On Apr 30 2020 with 110,287 miles
There were 7 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage suspect cooler pipe (2.1.5 (a))
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section (6.1.2 (a))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- all exhaust joint flanges are corroded
- underside of vehicle is showing signs of surface corrosion
Pass after Rectification at Station:
- Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced offside and nearside polished during test (4.1.4 (b))
Passed
On May 07 2019 with 108,700 miles
There were 11 defects noted.
Advisory:
- plastic cover sills,under floor covers and engine undertray as required
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished on shoulders 245/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished in tread 245/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Rear exhaust joints are very corroded
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Rear Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- all rear suspension components are showing signs of corrosion
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin are approx 75% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged 245/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))
- vsc light is illuminated
Failed
On Apr 30 2019 with 108,697 miles
There were 13 defects noted.
Major:
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Advisory:
- plastic cover sills,under floor covers and engine undertray as required
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished on shoulders 245/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished in tread 245/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Rear exhaust joints are very corroded
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Rear Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- all rear suspension components are showing signs of corrosion
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin are approx 75% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged 245/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))
- vsc light is illuminated
Passed
On Apr 05 2018 with 106,550 miles
There were 5 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis areas (2.4.A.3)
- all suspension components are showing signs of surface corrosion
- all exhaust joint flanges are corroded
- Offside Rear exhaust trim tip is loose
- undertrays and sill covers fitted
Failed
On Apr 05 2018 with 106,550 miles
There were 7 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis areas (2.4.A.3)
- all suspension components are showing signs of surface corrosion
- all exhaust joint flanges are corroded
- Offside Rear exhaust trim tip is loose
- undertrays and sill covers fitted
Pass after Rectification at Station:
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords split and perished to cords, close to legal limit (4.1.D.1a)
- Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords split and perished to tread,close to limit, worn unevenly on inner edge 245/40/18 (4.1.D.1a)
Passed
On Apr 07 2017 with 103,370 miles
There were 10 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear inner bush perished and splitting (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear inner bush perished and splitting (2.4.G.2)
- Plastic sill covers fitted
- Nearside Rear Tyre inner sidewall heavily perished, no ply showing at this time
- Nearside Rear Tyre outer sidewall perished
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm tread depth (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear tyre inner sidewall perished
- Offside Rear tyre outer sidewall perished
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.4 mm tread depth (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front tyre has severe kerb damage, no ply showing at this time
Passed
On Apr 06 2016 with 98,359 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Advisory:
- plastic sill/under/engine covers fitted
- steering rack has slight movement in bushes
- rear tyres worn to 3mm
Passed
On Mar 25 2015 with 93,624 miles
There were 5 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
User Entered:
- Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- exhaust system corroded
Failed
On Mar 25 2015 with 93,624 miles
There were 7 defects noted.
Fail:
- Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Advisory:
- Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
User Entered:
- handbrake effort poor
- Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- exhaust system corroded
Passed
On Mar 27 2014 with 89,996 miles
There were 7 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
User Entered:
- Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- front crossmember corroded
- sill trims fitted
- exhaust corroded
Failed
On Mar 26 2014 with 89,994 miles
There were 10 defects noted.
Fail:
- Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Advisory:
- Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
User Entered:
- Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- front crossmember corroded
- sill trims fitted
- exhaust corroded
Passed
On Apr 03 2013 with 84,436 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Failed
On Apr 03 2013 with 84,436 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Pass after Rectification at Station:
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Passed
On Mar 26 2012 with 77,010 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
User Entered:
- Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- o/s/r parking brake has a slightly low effort compared to the n/s/r
Failed
On Mar 26 2012 with 77,010 miles
There were 5 defects noted, with 1 deemed dangerous.
Fail:
- (Dangerous) Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Advisory:
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
User Entered:
- Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- o/s/r parking brake has a slightly low effort compared to the n/s/r
Passed
On Apr 08 2011 with 73,077 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)
Failed
On Apr 08 2011 with 73,077 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)
Pass after Rectification at Station:
- Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Passed
On Apr 09 2010 with 68,239 miles
Failed
On Apr 09 2010 with 68,238 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
Fail:
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- 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)
Advisory:
- Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Passed
On Apr 06 2009 with 56,697 miles
Passed
On May 08 2008 with 48,477 miles
Passed
On May 10 2007 with 36,006 miles
Passed
On May 15 2006 with 25,805 miles
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