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FB52 CHD

2002 Lexus SC430

Blue Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests27 (22 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate81.5%

Mileage

161,373 mi
Last recorded161,373 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Lexus SC43071,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB52 CHD
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

22 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 161,373 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material greased (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall slight damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material greased (1.1.11 (c))

Underbody components generally corroded

Pass 19 Sep 2024 160,615 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Under body components generally surface corroded

Pass 10 Oct 2023 159,787 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 6 Oct 2023 159,778 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2022 158,780 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))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 156,852 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 154,213 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2019 152,539 miles

Central Rear Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2018 149,855 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2018 149,807 miles

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Pass 26 Oct 2017 147,335 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2016 143,727 miles

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

Fail 28 Oct 2016 143,727 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2015 140,900 miles

Engine cover fitted

Under tray fitted

Pass 12 Feb 2015 136,738 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 131,446 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2013 127,187 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2012 126,194 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2012 126,194 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2011 111,930 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2011 111,754 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 16 Aug 2010 87,809 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Sep 2009 70,584 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 60,242 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 47,352 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 37,136 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2005 28,747 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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FB52 CHD is a 2002 Lexus SC430 in Blue with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.5%.

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 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 FB52 CHD, 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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FB52 CHD is a 2002 Lexus SC430, first registered on 27 September 2002.

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