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FJ52 CZP

2002 Lexus SC430

Bronze Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

72,439 mi
Last recorded72,439 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2025
Typical for 2002 Lexus SC43071,598 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ52 CZP
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2002
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2025 72,439 miles

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

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

surface corrosion to underside & suspension componants

Pass 5 Jun 2024 71,343 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2023 69,449 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2021 69,383 miles

general corrosion on underside of vehicle and suspension/brake components

nearside front tyre scrubbing off heavily - outer edge

nearside rear exhaust rubber broken

offside front tyre scrubbing off slightly inner/outer edges

rear brake pads very worn (recommend replacment)

Pass 7 May 2020 63,822 miles

offside rear brake/backplate catching slightly

offside rear tyre (inside edge) starting to scrub off slightly

underside of vehicle becomming corroded. ( suspension arms, brake components, rear subframe)

Pass 21 Jan 2019 60,607 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2018 59,417 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2017 53,306 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 52,355 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 50,762 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 50,144 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 47,867 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 45,265 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 42,759 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 37,392 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 29,294 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 28,018 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2008 28,018 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2007 21,378 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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FJ52 CZP is a 2002 Lexus SC430 in Bronze with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 FJ52 CZP, 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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FJ52 CZP is a 2002 Lexus SC430, first registered on 6 September 2002.

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