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EG52 FHP

2002 Lexus SC430

Red Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

136,668 mi
Last recorded136,668 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2024
Typical for 2002 Lexus SC43071,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEG52 FHP
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Fail 4 Jul 2024 136,668 miles

Offside Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak downpipe leaking at flange (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Rear Coil spring fractured or broken both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and rear metal pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 6 Feb 2023 133,569 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe to centre heavily paste (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front tyre soft

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive boot floor around subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jan 2023 133,504 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2022 130,735 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2021 130,717 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

OIL LEVEL LOW

Offside Front TYRE LOW PRESSURE

Pass 3 Dec 2020 127,699 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2020 127,696 miles

Central Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak 4 pipes (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 May 2019 123,478 miles
Fail 21 May 2019 123,478 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle pipe split (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2018 120,442 miles

exhaust corroded

Pass 25 May 2017 118,478 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 24 May 2017 118,478 miles

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)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 May 2016 118,173 miles

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at maifold (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 22 May 2015 117,070 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 106,613 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 97,694 miles

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

Offside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2012 89,213 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 79,520 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2010 67,773 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2010 67,773 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Feb 2009 56,365 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 43,837 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 33,725 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 33,331 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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EG52 FHP is a 2002 Lexus SC430 in Red with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 EG52 FHP, 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 EG52 FHP registered?

EG52 FHP is a 2002 Lexus SC430, first registered on 22 November 2002.

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