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GX52 VNL

2002 Lexus SC430

Red Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2020
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

107,629 mi
Last recorded107,629 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2019
Typical for 2002 Lexus SC43071,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX52 VNL
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2019 107,629 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2018 96,985 miles

diff oil leak

Pass 25 Apr 2018 93,926 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 95,466 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 90,005 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 87,082 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f brake slightly binding

Pass 26 Nov 2011 79,453 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2011 79,350 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2010 68,188 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front tyres low on inner edge

Pass 19 Dec 2009 58,614 miles

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

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

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

advise tyre inflation light on

Pass 11 Dec 2008 52,220 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 39,329 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2006 31,183 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 23,680 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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GX52 VNL is a 2002 Lexus SC430 in Red with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 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 GX52 VNL, 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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GX52 VNL is a 2002 Lexus SC430, first registered on 27 September 2002.

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