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RJ52 YCH

2002 Lexus SC430

Red Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

83,775 mi
Last recorded83,775 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Lexus SC43071,598 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ52 YCH
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 83,775 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2025 82,895 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2024 81,559 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2023 79,850 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2022 77,911 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 76,819 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 75,872 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 74,369 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2019 74,361 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle BINDING BADLY. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment FOOT OPERATED HANDBRAKE EXCESS TRAVEL. (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 72,198 miles

Front n/s and o/s and n/s rear tyres cracks in treads

Pass 23 Feb 2017 70,927 miles

Nearside Front wiper blade split

cracks in treads n/s and o/s front tyres

Fail 23 Feb 2017 70,927 miles

Nearside Front wiper blade split

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

cracks in treads n/s and o/s front tyres

Pass 15 Mar 2016 68,766 miles

CRACKS IN TYRE TREADS N/S AND O/S FRONT

Pass 5 Mar 2015 66,461 miles

outer sill covers fitted

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Mar 2014 64,718 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 29 Aug 2012 62,831 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 61,228 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 59,577 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 56,441 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 56,246 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 45,579 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 34,128 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2005 21,558 miles

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

offside rear tyre starting to perish.

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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RJ52 YCH is a 2002 Lexus SC430 in Red with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 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 RJ52 YCH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RJ52 YCH registered?

RJ52 YCH is a 2002 Lexus SC430, first registered on 30 October 2002.

Is RJ52 YCH safe to buy?

The MOT history for RJ52 YCH shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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