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DK52 BXF

2002 Lexus SC430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

101,329 mi
Last recorded101,329 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 Lexus SC43071,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK52 BXF
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 101,329 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive N/s and o/s. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All arms. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Jan 2026 101,329 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive N/s and o/s. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All arms. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2024 99,535 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2023 98,310 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2023 98,256 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Oct 2022 96,548 miles

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened suspension arms and cross member (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened suspension beam and arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear o/s and n/s exhaust pipe flange corroding

Pass 5 Feb 2022 95,955 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

front and sub frames corroded

Pass 11 Nov 2020 95,350 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Oct 2020 95,349 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing CORRODED (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

REAR SILENCER CORRODED

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

UNDERSIDE CORRODED

Pass 4 Jul 2019 93,114 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2019 93,112 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

off side front wheel bearing not checked due to brake bind

Pass 13 Nov 2017 88,144 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2016 77,488 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 67,140 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2015 67,139 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2014 60,368 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2013 53,959 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2013 53,954 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jun 2013 53,440 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 42,285 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front tyres worn on inner edge

Fail 16 May 2012 42,285 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 1 Nov 2011 41,060 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine management light on

Pass 27 Sep 2010 37,551 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 32,754 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2009 32,754 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2008 28,805 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 25,250 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 21,371 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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DK52 BXF is a 2002 Lexus SC430 in Silver with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DK52 BXF, 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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DK52 BXF is a 2002 Lexus SC430, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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