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LT52 LGF

2002 Lexus SC430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

145,114 mi
Last recorded145,114 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Lexus SC43071,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT52 LGF
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 145,114 miles

Nearside Rear Inner 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))

Rear hub backing plate's corroded

Rear suspension component's corroded

Pass 6 May 2025 144,377 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2023 139,821 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2022 137,067 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2021 136,434 miles

front tyres wearing on inside edges, o/s/f support bracket snapped, corrosion underside, subframe bushes split

Pass 21 Jan 2020 132,030 miles

Offside Front brake pads

Pass 13 Feb 2019 130,512 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 128,923 miles

eml on

headlight patterns poor

rear discs corroded

tpms warning on

Fail 26 Mar 2018 128,922 miles

Tyre has ply or cords exposed both front inner sidewalls split (4.1.D.1b)

Tyre has ply or cords exposed both rear inner sidewalls split (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

eml on

headlight patterns poor

rear discs corroded

tpms warning on

Pass 24 Apr 2017 124,600 miles

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 24 Apr 2017 124,600 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 120,027 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 116,252 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 111,328 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 106,209 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 100,196 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2011 92,583 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

nearside front tyre outer sidewall has a very slight bukge

Fail 11 Apr 2011 92,486 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

nearside front tyre outer sidewall has a very slight bukge

Pass 11 Apr 2011 92,486 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 79,862 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Fail 6 Apr 2010 79,862 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 8 Jan 2009 66,289 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2007 53,906 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2007 53,906 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

n/sr tyre worn inner edge

o/s/r tyre on limit

Pass 6 Nov 2006 42,897 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2005 29,358 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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LT52 LGF is a 2002 Lexus SC430 in Silver with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 LT52 LGF, 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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LT52 LGF is a 2002 Lexus SC430, first registered on 21 October 2002.

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