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YX52 GVZ

2002 Lexus SC430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

90,054 mi
Last recorded90,054 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Lexus SC43071,598 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 90,054 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

exhaust system corroded

tpms light on

Pass 23 Sep 2024 86,114 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 11 Sep 2023 83,883 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2022 80,176 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

center to rear exhaust join corroded

Fail 7 Sep 2022 80,176 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

center to rear exhaust join corroded

Pass 8 Sep 2021 74,291 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 70,783 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2019 67,864 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 62,678 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2018 62,678 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2017 55,949 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and cracks in tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Sep 2016 52,258 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2016 52,258 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2015 48,830 miles

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

vehicle tested in wet condition

Fail 14 Sep 2015 48,830 miles

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

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

vehicle tested in wet condition

Pass 12 Sep 2014 47,442 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 17 Sep 2013 45,763 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management light staying on

Pass 21 Sep 2012 43,526 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

plastic covering both outer sill panels

Fail 21 Sep 2012 43,516 miles

Nearside Inner Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Inner 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

plastic covering both outer sill panels

Pass 15 Sep 2011 41,287 miles

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

both front tyres wearing low on inner edges

plastic covering underbody panelling and both outer sill panels

Pass 18 Aug 2010 37,645 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2009 34,174 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2009 34,174 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2008 27,437 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 22,114 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 16,590 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2005 11,801 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 GVZ is a 2002 Lexus SC430 in Silver with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 GVZ, 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 YX52 GVZ registered?

YX52 GVZ is a 2002 Lexus SC430, first registered on 16 October 2002.

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