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LF52 FBA

2002 Lexus SC430

Blue Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2026
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

199,317 mi
Last recorded199,317 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2025
Typical for 2002 Lexus SC43071,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF52 FBA
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2025 199,317 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2024 194,816 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All arms and braces for suspension and subframes (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive All floorpan and inner sills Near suspension and subframe mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2023 192,755 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Corrosion to sills and floorpan around rear of vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 24 Jul 2023 192,746 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Corrosion to sills and floorpan around rear of vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2022 190,231 miles

EML on pre-testable item

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Rear subframe and mounting washers (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2021 186,402 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 183,955 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2020 183,955 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Sep 2019 180,277 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2019 180,277 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted Securing pin missing (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Sep 2018 172,220 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn to inner edge

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2017 168,957 miles

Nearside Rear 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 exhaust box joints corroded

Pass 30 Sep 2016 162,663 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 157,576 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 151,517 miles

exhaust deteriorated / corroded and 1 mount is broken off

worning light on dash

Pass 23 Sep 2013 146,613 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Sep 2012 135,877 miles

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 6 Sep 2011 130,657 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2011 130,657 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 Sep 2010 124,807 miles

both centre exhaust brackets slightly deteriarated

centre to rear exhaust join heavily corroded close to excessive

front pads wearing thin

nearside rear tyre worn badly inner edge

offside rear tyre worn very badly inner edge close to cords close to excessive

Pass 26 Sep 2009 105,136 miles

rear tyres wearing to inner edges

slight damage to front no plate

Pass 12 Sep 2008 87,023 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 71,002 miles

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 25 Sep 2006 54,794 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2005 39,111 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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LF52 FBA is a 2002 Lexus SC430 in Blue with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 LF52 FBA, 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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LF52 FBA is a 2002 Lexus SC430, first registered on 30 September 2002.

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