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EJ52 TXE

2002 Lexus SC430

Red Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

133,018 mi
Last recorded133,018 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 Lexus SC43071,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ52 TXE
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 133,018 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2024 129,604 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2023 127,445 miles

Front Washer jets weak, but delivering fluid to windscreen

Pass 1 Sep 2022 124,815 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2022 124,815 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2021 119,977 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 116,448 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 111,976 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2018 110,339 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2018 110,323 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2017 108,485 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2016 106,372 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2015 104,468 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear exhaust pipes corroded

Pass 6 Dec 2013 102,166 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2013 102,166 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 11 Jun 2013 98,027 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2013 98,027 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

tyre presure monitoring lamp indicates a fault

Pass 29 Mar 2012 92,779 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 89,927 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 85,558 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2009 79,157 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 73,050 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 66,304 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 63,281 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 TXE 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 83.3%.

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 EJ52 TXE, 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 TXE registered?

EJ52 TXE is a 2002 Lexus SC430, first registered on 13 September 2002.

Is EJ52 TXE safe to buy?

The MOT history for EJ52 TXE shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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