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VO52 CEX

2002 Lexus SC430

Bronze Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2024
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

74,443 mi
Last recorded74,443 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2023
Typical for 2002 Lexus SC43071,598 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO52 CEX
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2002
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2023 74,443 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2022 74,087 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2021 72,791 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2020 69,493 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 67,407 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2018 66,977 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Apr 2017 66,191 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2015 65,754 miles

Exhaust mount has broken off.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system is heavily corroded.

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear heat shield is insecure.

Pass 8 Jan 2014 32,878 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2013 59,427 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 5 Jul 2011 50,824 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Dec 2009 36,765 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 26,486 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 22,193 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2007 22,193 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

offside rear tyre tread low

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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VO52 CEX is a 2002 Lexus SC430 in Bronze with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 VO52 CEX, 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 VO52 CEX registered?

VO52 CEX is a 2002 Lexus SC430, first registered on 26 September 2002.

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