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LJ52 OAM

2002 Lexus SC430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

111,142 mi
Last recorded111,142 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2020
Typical for 2002 Lexus SC43071,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ52 OAM
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2020 111,142 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2019 109,386 miles

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

Various Areas Of Surface Corrosion To Underside Of Vehicle

Fail 7 Jan 2019 109,386 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))

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

Various Areas Of Surface Corrosion To Underside Of Vehicle

Fail 5 Dec 2018 109,360 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin outer (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin outer (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Dec 2017 104,273 miles

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 2 Dec 2016 98,726 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Y section after catalytic converter (7.1.2)

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 30 Nov 2016 98,726 miles

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Y section after catalytic converter (7.1.2)

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 4 Dec 2015 94,602 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2015 94,591 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 9 Dec 2014 92,164 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2014 92,182 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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 2 Dec 2013 87,204 miles

o/s/r tyre, small cut, inner sidewall, no cord exposed

Pass 29 Nov 2012 79,406 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 71,985 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 66,142 miles

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 23 Nov 2009 59,416 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Nov 2008 53,451 miles

very slight smear at wipers

advise tyre wear monitored... getting low!

Pass 19 Nov 2007 45,972 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 40,474 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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LJ52 OAM is a 2002 Lexus SC430 in Silver with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 LJ52 OAM, 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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LJ52 OAM is a 2002 Lexus SC430, first registered on 5 September 2002.

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