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LN52 OZS

2002 Lexus SC430

Blue Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

102,125 mi
Last recorded102,125 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2022
Typical for 2002 Lexus SC43071,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2022 102,125 miles

Nearside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Fail 13 Dec 2021 102,100 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear radius arm, rose joint worn, part of hub not arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment foot operated parking brake (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached bumper mounting damaged (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Mirror casing missing but no sharp edges (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on both edges and slight damage to outer sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2020 91,680 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2020 91,680 miles

Position lamp not working nearside and offside front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2019 75,674 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 66,304 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2018 66,130 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2017 55,102 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 May 2017 55,079 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working lense missing also (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 May 2016 52,595 miles
Fail 20 May 2016 52,595 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working nearside and offside (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 28 May 2015 51,030 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 49,337 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 48,230 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 47,608 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 46,231 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2012 46,231 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2011 44,932 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 30 Apr 2010 38,971 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 37,377 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 33,463 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 27,537 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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LN52 OZS is a 2002 Lexus SC430 in Blue with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 LN52 OZS, 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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What year was LN52 OZS registered?

LN52 OZS is a 2002 Lexus SC430, first registered on 11 September 2002.

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