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NU52 YJC

2002 Lexus SC430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

38,012 mi
Last recorded38,012 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Lexus SC43071,598 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU52 YJC
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 38,012 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside + offside rear both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2024 36,645 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2023 35,362 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 32,397 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 30,320 miles
Fail 28 May 2019 30,302 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Jun 2018 28,666 miles

Front tyres cracking

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))

Fail 4 May 2018 28,617 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

front tyres cracking

tyre pressure light on

Pass 2 May 2017 26,213 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 23,981 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 23,441 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 22,461 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 21,620 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2013 21,619 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 21,159 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 19,564 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 18,997 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 17,795 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 16,140 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 13,900 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2005 9,429 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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NU52 YJC is a 2002 Lexus SC430 in Silver with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 NU52 YJC, 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 NU52 YJC registered?

NU52 YJC is a 2002 Lexus SC430, first registered on 27 September 2002.

Is NU52 YJC safe to buy?

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