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SC52 MAH

2002 Lexus SC430

Red Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

60,754 mi
Last recorded60,754 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 Lexus SC43071,598 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC52 MAH
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 60,754 miles

Front tyres are 9 years old

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2025 60,750 miles

Emissions unable to be completed engine miss firing (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front tyres are 9 years old

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2024 60,739 miles

general underside age related surface corrosion

under trays and covers fitted masking some testable items

Pass 31 Aug 2023 60,549 miles

light underbody surface corrosion

under trays fitted masking some items

Pass 20 Aug 2022 60,438 miles

general underside age related surface corrosion

under trays and covers fitted masking some testable items

Pass 4 Sep 2021 60,208 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both corroded (1.1.11 (c))

covers fitted masking some testable items

vehicle underside has general age related corrosion

Pass 5 Sep 2020 59,945 miles

general underside age related surface and component corrosion

under trays and covers fitted masking some testable items

Pass 14 Jun 2019 59,304 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2018 58,807 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2018 58,807 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jun 2017 58,290 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 57,559 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 56,764 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2014 55,714 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Fail 4 Aug 2014 55,690 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2013 52,530 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2012 49,940 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)

Pass 15 Aug 2011 46,060 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 43,529 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 40,661 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 38,501 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 36,182 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 30,367 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2005 22,669 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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SC52 MAH is a 2002 Lexus SC430 in Red with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 SC52 MAH, 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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SC52 MAH is a 2002 Lexus SC430, first registered on 10 September 2002.

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