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EJ52 NSO

2002 Lexus SC430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

244,518 mi
Last recorded244,518 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2017
Typical for 2002 Lexus SC43071,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ52 NSO
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2017 244,518 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) o/s and n/s front ()

Fail 9 Oct 2017 244,505 miles

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 ()

Pass 17 Oct 2016 226,262 miles

slight play evident in both front steering rack ends

Fail 14 Oct 2016 226,262 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2015 206,173 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2015 206,173 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 17 Oct 2014 188,770 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2013 167,077 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 5 Sep 2013 167,037 miles

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)

Pass 25 Sep 2012 149,670 miles

corrosion on rear exhaust and slight blowing and broken bracket

eml on dash

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 21 Sep 2011 130,752 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 118,586 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 107,006 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 97,465 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2007 84,552 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 69,285 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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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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EJ52 NSO is a 2002 Lexus SC430, first registered on 10 October 2002.

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