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RE52 LSV

2002 Lexus SC430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2025
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

145,011 mi
Last recorded145,011 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2024
Typical for 2002 Lexus SC43071,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE52 LSV
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2024 145,011 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2023 144,537 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2022 143,714 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2021 142,771 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))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2020 141,889 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2019 139,479 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2018 136,533 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2017 132,682 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 127,405 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 118,807 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Offside Front 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 9 May 2014 109,721 miles

Front Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

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

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

Pass 23 May 2013 101,324 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 91,726 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 81,563 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2010 71,598 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 27 May 2010 71,598 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 1 Sep 2009 66,257 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 22 Aug 2008 56,495 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2008 56,495 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Feb 2008 54,605 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 49,178 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2007 49,178 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Jan 2006 42,184 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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RE52 LSV 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 87%.

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 RE52 LSV, 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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RE52 LSV is a 2002 Lexus SC430, first registered on 18 October 2002.

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