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FD52 VYB

2002 Lexus SC430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

43,303 mi
Last recorded43,303 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 Lexus SC43071,598 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD52 VYB
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 43,303 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2024 42,092 miles
Pass 31 May 2023 40,553 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2022 38,994 miles

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

Fail 8 Jun 2022 38,994 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Jun 2021 38,690 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2021 38,670 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Jun 2020 38,157 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2018 37,849 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2017 36,948 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2017 36,948 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2016 35,577 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 34,649 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 33,974 miles

Nearside Front Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Nov 2014 32,783 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 31,748 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2012 30,655 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Nov 2011 29,201 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Nov 2010 27,105 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside front tyre outer wall scuffed-not exposing inner chords.

Pass 4 Nov 2009 24,471 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 4 Nov 2009 24,471 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Oct 2008 22,010 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 19,636 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2006 15,532 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2005 12,762 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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FD52 VYB is a 2002 Lexus SC430 in Silver with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 FD52 VYB, 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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FD52 VYB is a 2002 Lexus SC430, first registered on 29 November 2002.

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