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RF52 LCT

2002 Lexus SC430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

187,357 mi
Last recorded187,357 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Lexus SC43071,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF52 LCT
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc
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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Fail 12 Jun 2026 187,357 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure also bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure also bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure also bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Apr 2025 186,427 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/f, n/s/r and o/s/r inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2024 186,412 miles

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

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

underside corroded

Pass 12 Jan 2023 181,008 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2022 175,885 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 169,638 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 163,991 miles

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

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

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

general age related corrosion noticed and advice

Fail 3 May 2019 163,991 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

general age related corrosion noticed and advice

Pass 14 Feb 2018 163,027 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2016 161,404 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 156,951 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 154,180 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 150,604 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 28 Sep 2012 138,587 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2011 121,295 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2011 121,295 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Nov 2009 94,387 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 81,163 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 5 Nov 2007 63,830 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 49,789 miles

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

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)

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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RF52 LCT is a 2002 Lexus SC430 in Silver with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 RF52 LCT, 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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RF52 LCT is a 2002 Lexus SC430, first registered on 6 December 2002.

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