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FA52 WZL

2002 Lexus SC430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

56,616 mi
Last recorded56,616 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Lexus SC43071,598 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 56,616 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2024 54,342 miles

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

Slight play in steering rack mounting bushes

Pass 14 Oct 2023 52,233 miles

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

Slight movement in steering rack mountings

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 20 Oct 2022 49,047 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2022 49,047 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2021 48,705 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Apr 2015 47,915 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 44,923 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2014 44,923 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2013 41,717 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 41,227 miles

Tyre pressure warning lamp on

Fail 6 Jan 2012 41,227 miles

Tyre pressure warning lamp on

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Feb 2010 37,162 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 WZL is a 2002 Lexus SC430 in Silver with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 FA52 WZL, 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 FA52 WZL registered?

FA52 WZL is a 2002 Lexus SC430, first registered on 31 December 2002.

Is FA52 WZL safe to buy?

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