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LT52 YNE

2002 Lexus SC430

Black Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

99,087 mi
Last recorded99,087 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Lexus SC43071,598 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT52 YNE
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 99,087 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Nov 2025 99,087 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2024 93,711 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2023 88,760 miles

engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

Fail 10 Oct 2023 88,760 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

Pass 21 Oct 2022 83,325 miles

engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

Fail 21 Oct 2022 83,325 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 78,772 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

Pass 28 Oct 2020 72,694 miles

engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

Pass 4 Apr 2019 65,403 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

engine oil leaks

rear differential leaking oil

Pass 6 Mar 2018 60,530 miles

front tyres wearing on inner tread

engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

front wishbone rear bushes splitting up

slight play on offside front tie rod

Pass 15 Mar 2017 54,830 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

nearside front tyre wearing on inner tread

Pass 18 Mar 2016 48,855 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

nail on nearside rear tyre

Fail 18 Mar 2016 48,855 miles

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

nail on nearside rear tyre

Pass 13 Mar 2015 42,869 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres wearing on inner tread

Fail 11 Mar 2015 42,869 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres wearing on inner tread

Pass 10 Oct 2013 37,889 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 36,393 miles

eml on

Fail 12 Sep 2011 33,831 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

engine warning light staying on

Pass 12 Sep 2011 33,831 miles

engine warning light staying on

Pass 14 Sep 2010 30,451 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 27,297 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 23,695 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 19,621 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 16,422 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2005 11,834 miles

nearside rear side reflectors broken

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 YNE is a 2002 Lexus SC430 in Black with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 YNE, 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 LT52 YNE registered?

LT52 YNE is a 2002 Lexus SC430, first registered on 7 October 2002.

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