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LX52 CXV

2002 Lexus SC430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

52,601 mi
Last recorded52,601 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2023
Typical for 2002 Lexus SC43071,598 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX52 CXV
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2023 52,601 miles

Back exhaust box heat shield loose

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened And upper (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened And upper (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened AXLE (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Jun 2023 52,600 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened And upper (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened And upper (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened AXLE (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2022 52,248 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis leg by subframe mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis leg by subframe mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 25 Jun 2022 52,245 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed Edge has a cut down to metal braiding (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis leg by subframe mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis leg by subframe mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Wall has multiple cuts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Apr 2021 52,226 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Wall splitting (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Wall splitting (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Apr 2020 50,751 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust section deteriorating

Fail 22 Apr 2020 50,751 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear exhaust section deteriorating

Pass 5 Feb 2019 50,385 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2018 48,818 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge should be replaced

Pass 27 Jan 2017 46,531 miles

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

engine management light on

Pass 6 Jan 2016 44,649 miles

Offside Front Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Jan 2016 44,649 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2014 39,236 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 33,927 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 31,868 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

fuel light on

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge should be replaced

offside front tyre cracking

offside front tyre worn on inner edge should be replaced

tyre pressure warning light on

Pass 19 Nov 2009 24,852 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2008 20,639 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Sep 2008 20,639 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2007 16,729 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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LX52 CXV is a 2002 Lexus SC430 in Silver with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 LX52 CXV, 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 LX52 CXV registered?

LX52 CXV is a 2002 Lexus SC430, first registered on 4 October 2002.

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