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LD52 BXM

2002 Lexus SC430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

129,116 mi
Last recorded129,116 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2021
Typical for 2002 Lexus SC43071,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD52 BXM
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2021 129,116 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases system in poor condiyion (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 125,336 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

rear silencer box joint badly corroded

Fail 23 Nov 2020 125,336 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

rear silencer box joint badly corroded

Pass 21 Nov 2019 120,215 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

rear silencer box joints corroded

Pass 22 Nov 2018 117,104 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2018 111,014 miles

Rear exhaust tips rotted away

Fail 30 Jan 2018 111,014 miles

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing locking wheel nut (4.2.A.1e)

Rear exhaust tips rotted away

Pass 17 Feb 2017 97,240 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 87,338 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 80,442 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2014 80,442 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 2 Oct 2013 75,079 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2013 75,059 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

engine tell-tale indicate fold

Pass 9 Oct 2012 69,262 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2011 62,162 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2011 62,162 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Sep 2010 55,588 miles

Engine warning light on

Pass 17 Sep 2009 49,054 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 42,138 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2008 42,137 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Sep 2007 35,261 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2007 35,261 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Sep 2006 28,375 miles

os/ns front tyres bald on inside tread

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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LD52 BXM is a 2002 Lexus SC430 in Silver with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 LD52 BXM, 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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LD52 BXM is a 2002 Lexus SC430, first registered on 24 October 2002.

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