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EK52 HYW

2002 Lexus SC430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

71,834 mi
Last recorded71,834 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2018
Typical for 2002 Lexus SC43071,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK52 HYW
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2018 71,834 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Nov 2017 69,155 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 68,764 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2015 68,764 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

rear silencer heat shield

vsc light intermittent

Pass 18 Jul 2013 66,077 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2013 65,954 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Jul 2012 60,094 miles

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

covers under vehicle and on outer sills obstructing view.

engine managment light stays on.

n/s wiper blade split on end.

o/s mirror glass loose.

rear exhaust heat shield loose.

Fail 11 Jul 2012 60,089 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

covers under vehicle and on outer sills obstructing view.

engine managment light stays on.

n/s wiper blade split on end.

o/s mirror glass loose.

rear exhaust heat shield loose.

Pass 3 Feb 2011 53,703 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 50,021 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 42,265 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

slight play in steering rack mountings

Pass 13 Sep 2007 33,205 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 25,935 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2005 18,161 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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EK52 HYW is a 2002 Lexus SC430 in Silver with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 EK52 HYW, 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 EK52 HYW registered?

EK52 HYW is a 2002 Lexus SC430, first registered on 8 October 2002.

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