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FA52 VEP

2002 Lexus SC430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

112,877 mi
Last recorded112,877 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Lexus SC43071,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA52 VEP
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 112,877 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2025 107,137 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Apr 2024 95,506 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Backbox and front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 May 2023 93,555 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2023 93,549 miles

Brake servo defective or ineffective ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened near and offside heavily pitted and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section blowing at front flanges and pipes (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Aug 2020 93,452 miles

exhaust system corroded

Pass 13 Aug 2019 92,384 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 28 Aug 2018 91,233 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2017 90,163 miles

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe (7.1.2)

both headlamp lenses deteriorating

engine covers fitted

exhaust bandages fitted to both front pipes

nearside windscreen wiper blade split

plastic trim fitted to both sills

under-trays fitted

Pass 6 Sep 2016 88,504 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 85,905 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

e.m.lamp on

n/s/f tyre has uneven wear.

Pass 18 Oct 2013 81,985 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

exhaust system very rusty around joints & heat sheld above tail box rattling / loose

Pass 15 Jun 2012 76,734 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2012 76,734 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2011 70,392 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

n/s front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 11 Mar 2010 65,113 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 59,961 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 55,470 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 48,366 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 38,392 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2005 31,479 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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FA52 VEP is a 2002 Lexus SC430 in Silver with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 FA52 VEP, 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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FA52 VEP is a 2002 Lexus SC430, first registered on 21 November 2002.

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