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YH52 XCT

2002 Lexus SC430

Blue Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

65,588 mi
Last recorded65,588 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2011
Typical for 2002 Lexus SC43071,598 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH52 XCT
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2011 65,588 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2011 65,588 miles

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

heat shield above rear silencer insecure.

Pass 5 Jan 2010 60,297 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 18 Dec 2008 55,026 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

engine check light on

Pass 19 Dec 2007 49,682 miles

bonnet trim insecure

Fail 19 Dec 2007 49,682 miles

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

bonnet trim insecure

Pass 10 Oct 2006 42,655 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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YH52 XCT is a 2002 Lexus SC430 in Blue with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YH52 XCT, 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 YH52 XCT registered?

YH52 XCT is a 2002 Lexus SC430, first registered on 12 October 2002.

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