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RV52 WWB

2002 Lexus SC430

Black Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

122,151 mi
Last recorded122,151 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Lexus SC43071,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV52 WWB
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 122,151 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2024 112,488 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2021 111,637 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 106,205 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2020 106,158 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Nov 2019 80,405 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2018 72,482 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2017 70,342 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2016 65,314 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 62,560 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 59,981 miles

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

Fail 4 Nov 2014 59,129 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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)

Pass 6 Nov 2013 55,951 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)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 13 Nov 2012 52,368 miles

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

low tyre pressure warning light illuminated

Pass 18 Mar 2008 47,337 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 47,309 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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RV52 WWB is a 2002 Lexus SC430 in Black with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 RV52 WWB, 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

How do I check the history of RV52 WWB?

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What year was RV52 WWB registered?

RV52 WWB is a 2002 Lexus SC430, first registered on 20 November 2002.

Is RV52 WWB safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV52 WWB shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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