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G13 UYS

2002 Lexus SC430

Blue Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

87,257 mi
Last recorded87,257 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 Lexus SC43071,598 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG13 UYS
MakeLexus
ModelSC430
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc
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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 87,257 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

all under side of car has been painted

washer leaking behind bumper

Fail 14 Aug 2025 87,257 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

all under side of car has been painted

washer leaking behind bumper

Pass 12 Aug 2024 86,940 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 12 Aug 2024 86,940 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 31 Jul 2023 86,131 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2022 84,606 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2022 84,558 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 15 Jun 2022 84,385 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 22 Jun 2021 83,778 miles
Fail 28 May 2021 83,736 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 5 Jun 2020 82,035 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2018 80,501 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Oct 2018 80,501 miles

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

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2016 70,186 miles

battery lose but not insecure

Pass 31 Jul 2015 66,661 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2015 66,661 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2014 61,318 miles

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 5 Apr 2014 61,318 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 25 Mar 2013 52,548 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2011 47,772 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 44,958 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2009 42,002 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2008 35,677 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2006 30,031 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2006 20,294 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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G13 UYS is a 2002 Lexus SC430 in Blue with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 G13 UYS, 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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G13 UYS is a 2002 Lexus SC430, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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