MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
244,518 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Play in steering rack inner joint(s) o/s and n/s front ()
Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective missing (1.7.2)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) o/s and n/s front ()
slight play evident in both front steering rack ends
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Front Steering locking device missing track rod end (2.2.C.1g)
slight play evident in both front steering rack ends
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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
tyre pressure warning light on
Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
corrosion on rear exhaust and slight blowing and broken bracket
eml on dash
front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
cut in outer sidewall of nearside front tyre but not exposing chords
How Reliable is the Lexus SC430?
Based on 47,597 MOT tests across 2,431 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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EJ52 NSO is a 2002 Lexus SC430 in Silver with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 EJ52 NSO, 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 EJ52 NSO registered?
EJ52 NSO is a 2002 Lexus SC430, first registered on 10 October 2002.
Is EJ52 NSO safe to buy?
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