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YX52 GVP

2002 Lexus SC430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2023
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

148,767 mi
Last recorded148,767 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2022
Typical for 2002 Lexus SC43071,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX52 GVP
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2022 148,767 miles
Pass 24 May 2021 144,555 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear and o/s/f (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Aug 2020 144,355 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 138,689 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 13 Aug 2019 138,689 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2018 134,193 miles

Corrosion on exhaust system & around joint flanges

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2017 125,723 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2017 118,369 miles

engine check light on

Fail 1 Feb 2017 118,368 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

engine check light on

Pass 26 Oct 2016 116,105 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2016 115,789 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 110,569 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2015 110,554 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2014 106,920 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

e.m.l on

Pass 6 Sep 2013 102,694 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2012 99,029 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)

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

Fail 6 Jul 2011 96,709 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 6 Jul 2011 96,709 miles

nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 14 Jul 2010 90,807 miles

nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 14 Jul 2010 90,807 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 26 Jun 2009 83,942 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 75,446 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2007 68,749 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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YX52 GVP is a 2002 Lexus SC430 in Silver with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 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 YX52 GVP, 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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YX52 GVP is a 2002 Lexus SC430, first registered on 2 October 2002.

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