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AV52 ENO

2002 Lexus SC430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

108,465 mi
Last recorded108,465 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2025
Typical for 2002 Lexus SC43071,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV52 ENO
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2025 108,465 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2024 108,409 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Nov 2023 107,858 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2022 107,022 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2021 105,550 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 103,732 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Oct 2019 100,570 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2018 97,714 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2018 97,714 miles

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

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 96,559 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 94,531 miles

Engine management light on

Pass 24 Feb 2016 90,996 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2016 90,996 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 88,322 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

tyre pressure warning light on dash

Pass 14 Mar 2014 84,392 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2014 84,391 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 12 Aug 2013 83,905 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 83,722 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 83,098 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 82,761 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 81,809 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

extensive corrosion on underside of vehicle

Pass 26 Mar 2007 79,994 miles

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

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

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

Fail 26 Mar 2007 79,994 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Nov 2005 58,951 miles

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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AV52 ENO is a 2002 Lexus SC430 in Silver with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 AV52 ENO, 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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AV52 ENO is a 2002 Lexus SC430, first registered on 29 November 2002.

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