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ML52 CXM

2002 Lexus SC430

Black Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

181,480 mi
Last recorded181,480 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Lexus SC43071,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML52 CXM
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 181,480 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2025 176,151 miles

underside of vehicle has been undersealed

undertrays and plastic covers fitted

Pass 22 Dec 2023 173,056 miles

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both rear strut plates corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2022 169,164 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

play in steering rack

Fail 16 Nov 2022 169,079 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

play in steering rack

Pass 15 Nov 2021 165,605 miles

Rear suspension corroding

Pass 26 Nov 2020 162,441 miles

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

sill covers fitted

underside flaking

Pass 28 Jun 2019 158,689 miles

sill covers fitted

underside of vehicle corroding

Pass 2 Jul 2018 154,073 miles

sill coversfitted

Pass 30 Jun 2017 149,641 miles

sill covers fitted

Pass 16 May 2016 144,509 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit uneven wear (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit uneven wear (4.1.E.1)

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

engine undertray fitted

sill covers fitted

Pass 13 May 2015 139,203 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust system corroding

front discs slightly corroded

Pass 13 May 2014 134,306 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust corroding

front discs slightly corroded

Pass 9 May 2013 129,758 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 126,942 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 125,074 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2011 125,071 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Jan 2010 121,916 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2009 102,796 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 74,907 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 55,605 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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ML52 CXM is a 2002 Lexus SC430 in Black with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 ML52 CXM, 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 ML52 CXM registered?

ML52 CXM is a 2002 Lexus SC430, first registered on 27 September 2002.

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