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YN52 EZE

2002 Lexus SC430

Blue Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

87,364 mi
Last recorded87,364 miles
Recorded on9 May 2025
Typical for 2002 Lexus SC43071,598 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN52 EZE
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc
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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 May 2025 87,364 miles

underside corroded

Pass 21 May 2024 87,093 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2023 86,863 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides both arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides front arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2022 86,419 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2021 83,610 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2021 83,168 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 May 2019 84,377 miles

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

tyre light warning lamp on

Fail 8 May 2019 84,377 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

tyre light warning lamp on

Pass 24 May 2018 83,387 miles
Fail 17 May 2018 83,387 miles

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Pass 3 Sep 2016 82,244 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 81,577 miles

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Aug 2014 80,580 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management light on

tyre pressure monitoring light on

Pass 19 Jul 2013 78,759 miles

tyre pressure monitoring system light on

Fail 10 Jul 2013 78,759 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

engine management light on

tyre pressure monitoring system light on

Pass 10 Sep 2012 77,525 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2012 77,325 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Aug 2011 75,268 miles

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

dashboard lights are on and indicating engine management fault's .

Pass 17 Aug 2010 73,210 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 70,938 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 69,765 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 66,052 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 61,800 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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YN52 EZE is a 2002 Lexus SC430 in Blue 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 YN52 EZE, 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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YN52 EZE is a 2002 Lexus SC430, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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