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LS52 CLN

2002 Lexus SC430

Black Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

184,800 mi
Last recorded184,800 miles
Recorded on9 May 2019
Typical for 2002 Lexus SC43071,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS52 CLN
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 May 2019 184,800 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2018 183,853 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2016 170,439 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 157,782 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Jan 2015 153,082 miles

both rear upper arms have play in ball joints recommend replacement asap

engine check light illuminated

Fail 14 Jan 2015 152,868 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

engine check light illuminated

Pass 21 Jan 2014 143,728 miles

engine check light illuminated

unable to fully inspect rear brakes suspect low brake pads

Pass 6 Jul 2012 123,545 miles

N/S/F tyre mishapen

N/S/R tyre close to limit

O/S/F tyre worn on inner edge

O/S/R tyre slightly mishapen

engine check light illuminated

suspect rear pads low but unable to fully inspect

unable to inspect front pads

unable to inspect rear pads

wheels fitted with wheel covers restricting veiw of any braking component best test possible carried out

Pass 20 Jun 2011 108,618 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2011 108,618 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 23 Mar 2010 101,369 miles

both front tyres scrubbing on inside edges

tracking out of alignment

Fail 22 Mar 2010 101,369 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

both front tyres scrubbing on inside edges

tracking out of alignment

Pass 9 Feb 2009 80,382 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 55,118 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 39,538 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 9 Jun 2006 39,093 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges close to legal limit (advised)

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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LS52 CLN is a 2002 Lexus SC430 in Black with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 LS52 CLN, 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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LS52 CLN is a 2002 Lexus SC430, first registered on 18 October 2002.

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