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EU52 CDV

2002 Lexus SC430

Red Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

99,785 mi
Last recorded99,785 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Lexus SC43071,598 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU52 CDV
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 99,785 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2024 96,463 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2023 92,919 miles

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

Central Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule bothsides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords bothsides inner edges (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords edges (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 87,082 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 85,752 miles

Rear heat shield loose

Pass 21 Oct 2019 83,969 miles

Offside Rear silencer bracket broken away

Pass 23 Oct 2018 83,390 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 82,613 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2017 82,515 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2016 81,806 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 81,255 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2014 80,981 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2012 72,040 miles

tyre pressure warning lamp on

Pass 7 Nov 2011 67,785 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2011 67,778 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2010 62,052 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 56,429 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 50,667 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 50,665 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 48,377 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 35,423 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 16,722 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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EU52 CDV is a 2002 Lexus SC430 in Red with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 EU52 CDV, 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 EU52 CDV registered?

EU52 CDV is a 2002 Lexus SC430, first registered on 5 November 2002.

Is EU52 CDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for EU52 CDV shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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