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RO52 ZZS

2002 Lexus SC430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

91,702 mi
Last recorded91,702 miles
Recorded on13 May 2025
Typical for 2002 Lexus SC43071,598 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO52 ZZS
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 May 2025 91,702 miles
Fail 7 May 2025 91,702 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2022 90,860 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 90,450 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 87,695 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

chassis rust present

Pass 4 Jun 2018 85,420 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2018 85,420 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 May 2017 82,639 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 79,072 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2014 75,383 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 72,531 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Nov 2012 67,760 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 56,526 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 48,731 miles

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

engine check lamp on

uneven wear in rear brake pads, offside rear inner brake pad worn close to wear indicator.

Fail 8 Nov 2010 48,731 miles

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

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

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

engine check lamp on

uneven wear in rear brake pads, offside rear inner brake pad worn close to wear indicator.

Pass 23 Dec 2009 45,221 miles

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

engine management lamp on

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

offside wiper blade in poor condition

Pass 2 Jun 2008 35,189 miles

nearside front tyre devoid of tread on inner edge-this tyre is of a stepped tread design

offside front tyre worn low on inner edge

Pass 9 Mar 2007 25,894 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2007 25,894 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Nov 2005 16,728 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edge.

offside rear tyre deep cut in inner tyre wall.

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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RO52 ZZS 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 80%.

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 RO52 ZZS, 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 RO52 ZZS registered?

RO52 ZZS is a 2002 Lexus SC430, first registered on 29 October 2002.

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