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NY52 EDU

2002 Lexus SC430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

122,617 mi
Last recorded122,617 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Lexus SC43071,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNY52 EDU
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 122,617 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside items and prescribed areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

sill covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection to items

Pass 20 Mar 2025 121,795 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear brake discs corroded and worn pads ok (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

all rear exhaust mounting rubbers perished

both front inner sill to floor corroded and weak

both sides rear lower light unit brackets corroded and broke and insecure

front and rear brake disc back plates corroded

heavy corrosion to underside front and rear suspension components

Fail 17 Mar 2025 121,795 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength inner sill to lower arch at front subframe mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength inner sill to lower arch at front subframe mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected front subframe mounting bracket corroded and holed (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear brake discs corroded and worn pads ok (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

all rear exhaust mounting rubbers perished

both front inner sill to floor corroded and weak

both sides rear lower light unit brackets corroded and broke and insecure

front and rear brake disc back plates corroded

heavy corrosion to underside front and rear suspension components

Pass 16 Jun 2023 121,335 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both sides (3.4 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides- floor to sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Road wheel slightly distorted all round (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 30 May 2022 119,134 miles

EML on

Fail 17 May 2022 119,090 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust blowing (8.2.1.2 (d))

EML on

Pass 18 May 2021 118,541 miles

EML is on

Pass 26 May 2020 118,152 miles

EML on

Pass 6 Jun 2019 117,670 miles
Fail 22 May 2019 117,585 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 30 May 2018 116,658 miles
Fail 23 May 2018 116,658 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 1.04 (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 23 May 2017 115,386 miles

exhaust deteriorated

Fail 4 Apr 2017 115,212 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 1.11 (limit .97-1.03) (7.3.D.3)

engine management lamp on

Pass 1 Apr 2016 113,260 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 111,227 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside and offside front chassis/body brace corroded

rear subframe has slight corrosion

Pass 16 Apr 2014 105,184 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Lower Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Rear Lower Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

exaust cenert pipes to back box flanges deteriating

Pass 19 Mar 2013 103,211 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 101,616 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 87,751 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)

Pass 2 Sep 2009 74,921 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2007 54,673 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 42,521 miles

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

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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NY52 EDU is a 2002 Lexus SC430 in Silver with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 NY52 EDU, 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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NY52 EDU is a 2002 Lexus SC430, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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