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YN52 DNO

2002 Lexus SC430

Bronze Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

50,491 mi
Last recorded50,491 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Lexus SC43071,598 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN52 DNO
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2002
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 50,491 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2024 47,599 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2023 45,434 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2022 42,830 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2021 40,585 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2020 37,644 miles

TPMS light on

Pass 6 Aug 2019 36,884 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 36,191 miles

Front Registration plate slight crack

Fail 21 Jul 2017 36,191 miles

Front Registration plate slight crack

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

Pass 13 Jul 2016 36,150 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn close to limit on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm 245/40/18 (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 13 Jul 2016 36,150 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn close to limit on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm 245/40/18 (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2015 31,974 miles

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)

Pass 26 Jun 2014 30,447 miles

both front tyres scuffing inner edge

Fail 25 Jun 2014 30,447 miles

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

245/40/18 rf

both front tyres scuffing inner edge

Pass 1 Jul 2013 29,269 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2012 28,841 miles

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

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

both front tyres scuffing inside edge

Pass 2 Jul 2011 23,595 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Sep 2009 23,549 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Aug 2008 19,263 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2007 16,632 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 1 Sep 2006 8,430 miles

plastic under tray covering engine bay †

steel brake pipes covered in plastic

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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YN52 DNO is a 2002 Lexus SC430 in Bronze with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 YN52 DNO, 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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YN52 DNO is a 2002 Lexus SC430, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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