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MX52 PZT

2002 Lexus SC430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

128,102 mi
Last recorded128,102 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Lexus SC43071,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX52 PZT
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 128,102 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2025 126,492 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jun 2024 124,557 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2023 119,613 miles

exhaust system heavily corroded and slight blow

front and rear suspension arms corroded

rear sub frame corroded

Fail 27 Jan 2023 119,540 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust clamps rusty

exhaust in vary bad condition

Pass 7 Feb 2022 118,230 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Jan 2021 116,146 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2021 116,146 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 245/40 R18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jul 2019 112,409 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2018 109,993 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2018 109,988 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 107,380 miles

Both front tyres worn low on inner edges

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)

Wipers smeary

Pass 11 Jul 2016 105,112 miles

Both front tyres worn low on inner edges

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

Pass 6 Jul 2015 102,259 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2015 102,255 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 30 Jun 2014 99,203 miles

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

offside front brake draging

Pass 19 Jun 2013 97,282 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2012 95,730 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 92,912 miles

center and rear exhaust in poor condition

Fail 10 May 2011 92,911 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

center and rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 2 Mar 2010 88,587 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 80,573 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 76,764 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 73,777 miles

Front tyres wearing on inside edge.

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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MX52 PZT is a 2002 Lexus SC430 in Silver with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 MX52 PZT, 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 MX52 PZT registered?

MX52 PZT is a 2002 Lexus SC430, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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