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NJ52 VXP

2002 Lexus SC430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

69,582 mi
Last recorded69,582 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Lexus SC43071,598 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ52 VXP
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 69,582 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2025 69,582 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall split 2455018 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2024 69,165 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 15 Aug 2024 69,165 miles

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2023 69,127 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH SIDES (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced INCLUDING FRONT AND REAR SUSPENSION ARMS (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 5 Jul 2023 69,122 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

under body corrison

Pass 24 Mar 2021 68,611 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 Jul 2019 66,819 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 63,841 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 62,537 miles

chassis has slight corrosion

exhaust system corroded towards the back

Pass 6 Apr 2016 60,894 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 60,599 miles

Slight exhaust blow from twin mid pipes

Surface corrosion to front and rear suspension units.

Pass 15 Jul 2014 59,822 miles

Slight exhaust blow to mid pipe

Surface corrosion to front and rear suspension components

Pass 28 Jun 2013 58,423 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

boot struts inop

both front wipers split

Pass 18 Jul 2012 57,044 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

boot struts inop

front discs lightly pitted on inners

light misting of oil around steering rack

minor cuts on offside front tyre

nearside front wiper split

offside front door check strap noisy

offside front wiper split

Pass 1 Jul 2011 53,538 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)

recomend rear parking brake service / adjustment due to travel

Pass 8 Jan 2010 40,432 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2010 40,432 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2008 31,467 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 18,576 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 16,938 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2005 10,945 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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NJ52 VXP is a 2002 Lexus SC430 in Silver with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2002 Lexus SC430 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.8% with a typical mileage of 71,598 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 NJ52 VXP, 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 NJ52 VXP registered?

NJ52 VXP is a 2002 Lexus SC430, first registered on 10 October 2002.

Is NJ52 VXP safe to buy?

The MOT history for NJ52 VXP shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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