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AU52 KDN

2002 Lexus SC430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

136,017 mi
Last recorded136,017 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Lexus SC43071,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU52 KDN
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 136,017 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2025 133,511 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2024 133,381 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2023 131,477 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2022 128,250 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2021 124,566 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 25 Mar 2020 123,203 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 119,918 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 116,514 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 110,363 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 102,214 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit NEARSIDE REAR (4.1.E.2b)

Fail 6 Apr 2016 101,994 miles

Drag link end ball joint has excessive play NEARSIDE (2.2.B.1f)

Exhaust system not adequately supported REAR (7.1.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit NEARSIDE REAR (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 92,150 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 81,032 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 70,825 miles

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 17 Mar 2012 63,317 miles

small cuts to offside front tyre inner wall

Pass 8 Apr 2011 57,597 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2011 57,469 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 23 Mar 2010 49,912 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2010 49,912 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Apr 2009 42,808 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 34,359 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2008 34,359 miles

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

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

Nearside 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)

Pass 17 Apr 2007 25,511 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 17,540 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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AU52 KDN 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 84%.

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 AU52 KDN, 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 AU52 KDN registered?

AU52 KDN is a 2002 Lexus SC430, first registered on 30 October 2002.

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