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MM52 AWU

2002 Lexus SC430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

56,876 mi
Last recorded56,876 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Lexus SC43071,598 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM52 AWU
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 56,876 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2024 55,777 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2023 55,675 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2022 55,002 miles

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2021 54,336 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020 54,128 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 53,903 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 53,203 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 52,405 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 51,784 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 50,486 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 48,135 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 46,152 miles

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 17 Aug 2012 43,760 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2011 41,949 miles

both outer rear brake pads look low

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 19 Aug 2010 39,735 miles

exhaust system is corroded around joints, mounts and welds

Fail 18 Aug 2010 39,735 miles

Nearside Front 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)

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

exhaust system is corroded around joints, mounts and welds

o/s/f tyre is slightly perished and has cut in tread pattern

Pass 12 Aug 2009 36,026 miles

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

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

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 29 Aug 2008 33,453 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 31,371 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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MM52 AWU is a 2002 Lexus SC430 in Silver with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 MM52 AWU, 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 MM52 AWU registered?

MM52 AWU is a 2002 Lexus SC430, first registered on 30 September 2002.

Is MM52 AWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for MM52 AWU shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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