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SV52 FMM

2002 Lexus SC430

Blue Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

69,978 mi
Last recorded69,978 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2025
Typical for 2002 Lexus SC43071,598 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV52 FMM
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2025 69,978 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2024 69,562 miles
Pass 3 May 2023 68,443 miles
Pass 4 May 2022 67,769 miles
Pass 5 May 2021 67,370 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 63,525 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 59,259 miles
Pass 27 May 2017 58,991 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 58,161 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 53,683 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2015 53,682 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Jun 2014 48,979 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 13 Jun 2013 45,690 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 40,747 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 32,626 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 28,153 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 24 Sep 2008 23,332 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 21,072 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 18,101 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2006 18,089 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2005 15,440 miles

front tyres worn on inside edge needs wheel aliment

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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SV52 FMM is a 2002 Lexus SC430 in Blue with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 SV52 FMM, 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 SV52 FMM registered?

SV52 FMM is a 2002 Lexus SC430, first registered on 27 September 2002.

Is SV52 FMM safe to buy?

The MOT history for SV52 FMM shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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