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FE52 GTY

2002 Lexus SC430

Blue Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2021
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

85,637 mi
Last recorded85,637 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2020
Typical for 2002 Lexus SC43071,598 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE52 GTY
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2020 85,637 miles

Covers fitted

High level brake light used as fog lamp

Miles changed to kilo meters at customers request

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

Pass 19 Sep 2019 77,121 miles

all tyres badly worn on inner edges

n/s wiper blade split

n/s/r tyre worn to limit

Pass 20 Sep 2018 73,930 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Fail 19 Sep 2018 73,924 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted retaining spring (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2017 72,099 miles

Offside Front void of tread on inner edge

Nearside Front void of tread on inner edge / inner sidewall damaged

Fail 11 Sep 2017 72,096 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Front void of tread on inner edge

Nearside Front void of tread on inner edge / inner sidewall damaged

Pass 23 Aug 2016 67,675 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted, Obscuring some components.

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2015 60,952 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 46,016 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 45,545 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2012 42,667 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 40,462 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2011 40,459 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 9 Mar 2010 40,088 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 6 Mar 2009 38,035 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2009 38,030 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2008 32,597 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2007 28,021 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 22,900 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2005 19,563 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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FE52 GTY is a 2002 Lexus SC430 in Blue with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FE52 GTY, 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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FE52 GTY is a 2002 Lexus SC430, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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