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LN52 KFE

2002 Lexus SC430

Blue Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2025
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

88,303 mi
Last recorded88,303 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2024
Typical for 2002 Lexus SC43071,598 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN52 KFE
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2024 88,303 miles
Pass 18 May 2023 87,952 miles
Fail 16 May 2023 87,951 miles

Electronic stability control switch not functioning correctly (7.12 (d))

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2022 82,516 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2022 82,512 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Jun 2021 76,682 miles

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

Fail 22 Jun 2021 76,678 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Jul 2020 67,858 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2019 58,452 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 51,639 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Apr 2017 43,838 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 41,770 miles

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 1 May 2015 39,504 miles

Nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 29 Apr 2014 37,349 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 34,648 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 32,159 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Apr 2011 29,183 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 26,294 miles

slight damadge to offside rear tyre outer wall

Pass 11 May 2009 23,068 miles

slight damadge to offside rear tyre outer wall

Fail 23 Apr 2008 19,700 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

nearside front outer wall damadged

Pass 23 Apr 2008 19,700 miles

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

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

nearside front outer wall damadged

Pass 25 Apr 2007 16,215 miles

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 21 Apr 2006 12,801 miles

offside & nearside front tyres wearing on inner edges

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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LN52 KFE is a 2002 Lexus SC430 in Blue with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 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 LN52 KFE, 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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LN52 KFE is a 2002 Lexus SC430, first registered on 25 September 2002.

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