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DK52 DXR

2002 Lexus SC430

Black Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

124,149 mi
Last recorded124,149 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2025
Typical for 2002 Lexus SC43071,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK52 DXR
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2025 124,149 miles

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))

Pass 9 Jul 2024 121,714 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2023 118,914 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2022 115,308 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2022 115,308 miles

Central Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

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

Pass 15 Jul 2021 111,449 miles

Age related rust all across underneath but none considered excessive

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

Central Rear Exhaust box flanges corroded

Fail 30 Jun 2021 111,448 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear rear exhuast box flanges corroded

Nearside 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))

Pass 30 Sep 2014 111,419 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 111,226 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 110,123 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 108,629 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 106,088 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 102,726 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

exhaust system rusty around all joint

n/s front pads look low

o/s door mirrornot tilting up or down

Pass 2 Oct 2008 95,873 miles

n/s/f wheel slightly tighter to turn than o/s/f

Pass 8 Feb 2007 80,789 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2005 70,477 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 DXR is a 2002 Lexus SC430 in Black with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DXR, 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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What year was DK52 DXR registered?

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

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