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KW52 XKC

2002 Lexus SC430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

80,589 mi
Last recorded80,589 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Lexus SC43071,598 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW52 XKC
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 80,589 miles

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

Nearside Front 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))

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2024 75,864 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Undertrays fitted

Fail 2 Oct 2024 75,864 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Undertrays fitted

Pass 5 Oct 2023 71,706 miles

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Multiple links (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Front bumper damaged

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Rear subframe and multiple suspension links corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Oct 2022 68,049 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2021 63,620 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 61,839 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2019 59,508 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play Adjustment needed (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Aug 2019 59,508 miles

Offside Front Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play Adjustment needed (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2018 55,985 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 55,035 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2017 55,022 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Aug 2016 52,528 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

o/s/r tyre has multi cut but not showing any cord or ply

Pass 5 Aug 2015 50,902 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2015 50,902 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2014 49,472 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2014 49,471 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 5 Sep 2013 47,737 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

TPMS light on

Fail 5 Sep 2013 47,737 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

TPMS light on

Pass 29 Aug 2012 46,055 miles

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)

Pass 3 Aug 2011 40,159 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 32,615 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

Pass 11 Aug 2009 26,504 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 16,970 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2006 15,222 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2005 12,859 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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KW52 XKC is a 2002 Lexus SC430 in Silver with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 KW52 XKC, 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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KW52 XKC is a 2002 Lexus SC430, first registered on 12 December 2002.

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