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ET52 AEO

2002 Lexus SC430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Apr 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

151,382 mi
Last recorded151,382 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Lexus SC43071,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET52 AEO
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 151,382 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 31 Mar 2025 142,653 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2024 130,018 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2022 129,996 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2021 129,316 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2020 126,824 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 122,864 miles
Fail 21 May 2019 122,864 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Jan 2018 121,672 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Dec 2016 117,596 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Dec 2015 111,796 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2014 107,647 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2013 103,512 miles

mil light on

Pass 15 Nov 2012 101,625 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2012 101,620 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2011 99,373 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 94,359 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)

Fail 20 Oct 2010 94,358 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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)

exhaust rear heat shield adrift & insecure

Fail 13 Oct 2009 79,774 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2009 79,774 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 67,037 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2008 67,037 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Oct 2007 55,881 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 39,163 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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ET52 AEO is a 2002 Lexus SC430 in Silver with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 ET52 AEO, 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 ET52 AEO registered?

ET52 AEO is a 2002 Lexus SC430, first registered on 31 October 2002.

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