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YR52 UWB

2002 Lexus SC430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

113,993 mi
Last recorded113,993 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Lexus SC43071,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR52 UWB
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 113,993 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 Jun 2026 113,991 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2025 111,268 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2024 107,162 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2023 102,420 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2023 102,417 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2022 95,326 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2021 89,308 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2020 80,280 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2020 80,279 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 22 Jul 2019 71,849 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 64,573 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 59,058 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 54,026 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 50,141 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2015 50,141 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Jul 2014 46,547 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 25 Jul 2013 45,752 miles

nearside front tyre bald on inner edge

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 20 Jul 2012 45,440 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 20 Jul 2011 43,482 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 7 Dec 2009 40,151 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)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 5 Dec 2008 37,512 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 38,872 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 29,117 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2006 29,117 miles

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

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

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

both front tyres worn low on inside edges †rear brake pads wearing 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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YR52 UWB is a 2002 Lexus SC430 in Silver with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YR52 UWB, 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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YR52 UWB is a 2002 Lexus SC430, first registered on 4 October 2002.

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