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YO52 CHC

2002 Lexus SC430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2024
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

74,806 mi
Last recorded74,806 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2023
Typical for 2002 Lexus SC43071,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYO52 CHC
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2023 74,806 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2022 72,199 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2021 69,495 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2020 67,533 miles

Central Rear Lower Rear silencer heat shield is corroding at mounting points, slightly loose

Nearside Front Lower slight leakage of grease from front lower ball joint

Offside Front Lower slight leakage of grease from front lower ball joint

Pass 2 May 2019 64,920 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 62,137 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 59,870 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 May 2016 56,946 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 55,928 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 54,797 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 53,540 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2012 51,923 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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)

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

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

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

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

n/s/f o/s/f n/s/r tyres perishing

Pass 31 May 2012 51,529 miles

rear of exhaust corroded

Pass 31 May 2011 49,915 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 48,066 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 45,208 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 38,941 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2007 34,199 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2006 32,923 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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YO52 CHC is a 2002 Lexus SC430 in Silver with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 YO52 CHC, 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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YO52 CHC is a 2002 Lexus SC430, first registered on 27 September 2002.

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The MOT history for YO52 CHC shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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