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MK52 PYT

2002 Lexus SC430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2023
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

73,029 mi
Last recorded73,029 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2022
Typical for 2002 Lexus SC43071,598 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK52 PYT
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2022 73,029 miles

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

Rear heat shield loose

eml light on

Fail 27 Apr 2022 72,998 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear heat shield loose

eml light on

Pass 26 Apr 2021 71,909 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2017 71,647 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 15 Sep 2017 71,647 miles

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

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2016 70,381 miles

exhaust bracket broken but system still secure

Pass 15 Sep 2015 62,001 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)

Offside Front tyre has a nail

Pass 8 Jul 2014 68,109 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 67,410 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 66,650 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 65,775 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 65,515 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 64,856 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 15 Apr 2009 58,880 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2008 49,930 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 4 May 2007 41,554 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2007 41,554 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

SLIGHT PLAY IN REAR AXLE BUSHES

Pass 21 Apr 2006 15,259 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2005 17,194 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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MK52 PYT 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 84.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MK52 PYT, 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 MK52 PYT registered?

MK52 PYT is a 2002 Lexus SC430, first registered on 2 October 2002.

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