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YO52 DAA

2002 Lexus SC430

Silver Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

41,390 mi
Last recorded41,390 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Lexus SC43071,598 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYO52 DAA
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 41,390 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2024 41,127 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s front inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear rear subframe black undersealed

Pass 16 Nov 2023 40,775 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2022 40,612 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 38,666 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

tpms light illuminated

Pass 4 Sep 2020 37,765 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

tpms light illuminated

Pass 31 Jul 2019 37,227 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 35,975 miles

tyre pressure lamp on

Pass 3 Mar 2017 34,971 miles

tyre warning lamp on

Pass 28 Sep 2015 34,181 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 32,601 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 31,238 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2013 31,238 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2012 30,021 miles

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

centre exhaust section corroded

rear exhaust section corroded

Fail 1 Oct 2012 30,021 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

centre exhaust section corroded

rear exhaust section corroded

Pass 17 Oct 2011 29,001 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 27,112 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)

Pass 14 Oct 2009 23,968 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 13 Oct 2009 23,958 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Sep 2008 18,501 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 15,630 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 12,493 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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YO52 DAA is a 2002 Lexus SC430 in Silver with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 YO52 DAA, 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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YO52 DAA is a 2002 Lexus SC430, first registered on 13 September 2002.

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